
Radical Humility
Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
$0.99/mo for the first 3 months

Buy for $19.95
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Urs Koenig
-
By:
-
Urs Koenig
About this listen
When veteran executive coach, professor, and ultra-endurance champion Urs Koenig signed up to be a NATO peacekeeping commander and United Nations peacekeeper in his fifties, he thought he knew a thing or two about leadership.
What he discovered was a new way of thinking that replaces the top-down, “heroic” leadership of the past with a more human-centered approach that views humility as a strength and key to achieving goals in today’s complex world.
The deeply researched Radical Humility framework centers on making five Shifts that will help you elevate your leadership from Heroic (THEN) to Humble (NOW):
» 1. Dig Deep—from blind spots (THEN) to self-awareness (NOW)
» 2. Tough on Results, Tender on People—from heavy-handed (THEN) to high-touch, high standards (NOW)
» 3. Lead Like a Compass—from micromanaging (THEN) to empowerment (NOW)
» 4. Full Transparency—from secrecy (THEN) to open doors (NOW)
» 5. Champion a Fearless Culture—from afraid to speak up (THEN) to fearless (NOW)
With a flair for storytelling that has inspired teams at Amazon, Starbucks, Microsoft, and the Society of Human Resource Management, Koenig shares his own compelling leadership journey as well as those of leaders from health care, government, tech, the military, professional sports, and more.
Radical Humility is packed with dozens of no-nonsense tools and practical takeaways, making it the ultimate actionable blueprint for a new type of leader for a new type of world.
©2024 Urs Koenig (P)2024 Urs KoenigListeners also enjoyed...
-
We're All in This Together
- Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging
- By: Mike Robbins
- Narrated by: Mike Robbins
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this book, Mike Robbins dives deep into the ways great businesses build trust, collaborate, and operate at their peak level. As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Mike draws on more than 20 years of experience working with top companies like Google and Microsoft, as well as his baseball career with the Kansas City Royals. And, while each team and organization have their own unique challenges, goals, and dynamics, there are some universal qualities that allow teams to truly come together and thrive.
-
-
Politics?
- By Gracie on 05-13-21
By: Mike Robbins
-
Radical Candor
- Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
- By: Kim Scott
- Narrated by: Kim Scott
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
From the time we learn to speak, we're told that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. When you become a manager, it’s your job to say it--and your obligation. Author Kim Scott was an executive at Google and then at Apple, where she developed a class on how to be a good boss. She has earned growing fame in recent years with her vital new approach to effective management, Radical Candor. Radical Candor is a simple idea: to be a good boss, you have to Care Personally at the same time that you Challenge Directly.
-
-
Good book but hard to listen to.
- By Chris on 02-02-18
By: Kim Scott
-
Organize Tomorrow Today
- 8 Ways to Retrain Your Mind to Optimize Performance at Work and in Life
- By: Jason Selk, Tom Bartow, Matthew Rudy
- Narrated by: Christian Steiner
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In Organize Tomorrow Today (OTT), two of the top minds in human performance come together to deliver the pathway to extreme success: Doing more is not the answer, and Selk and Bartow walk you through how to achieve more by doing less. Together, Selk and Bartow reveal the secrets of how both elite athletes and business leaders climb to the top. Selk and Bartow offer the eight fundamentals of doing what is most important. OTT will show you the performance gains that athletes, executives, and salespeople spend tens of thousands of dollars to achieve.
-
-
if you're going to get one self-improvement book..
- By Corey on 01-02-17
By: Jason Selk, and others
-
The Effective Executive
- The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done
- By: Peter F. Drucker
- Narrated by: Jim Collins, Timothy Andrés Pabon
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
For decades, Peter F. Drucker was widely regarded as "the dean of this country's business and management philosophers" ( Wall Street Journal). In this concise and brilliant work, he looks to the most influential position in management - the executive. The measure of the executive, Drucker reminds us, is the ability to "get the right things done". This usually involves doing what other people have overlooked as well as avoiding what is unproductive.
-
-
A few solid but basic ideas to keep in mind
- By Scott on 08-22-20
By: Peter F. Drucker
-
The Friction Project
- How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder
- By: Robert I. Sutton, Huggy Rao
- Narrated by: Sean Patrick Hopkins
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Every organization is plagued by destructive friction. Yet some forms of friction are incredibly useful, and leaders who attempt to improve workplace efficiency often make things even worse. Drawing from seven years of hands-on research, The Friction Project by bestselling authors Robert I. Sutton and Huggy Rao teaches readers how to become “friction fixers.”
-
-
not clear purpose
- By Gg on 05-09-24
By: Robert I. Sutton, and others
-
CEO Excellence
- The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest
- By: Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra
- Narrated by: Patricia Rodriguez
- Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Being a CEO at any of the world’s largest companies is among the most challenging roles in business. Billions, and even trillions, are at stake—and the fates of tens of thousands of employees often hang in the balance. Yet, even when “can’t miss” high-achievers win the top job, very few excel. For those who shoulder the burden of being the one on whom everyone counts, a manual for excellence is sorely needed. To identify the 21st century’s best CEOs, the authors of CEO Excellence started with a pool of over 2,400 public company CEOs.
-
-
Political Agenda took precedence over education
- By Raina on 05-30-22
By: Carolyn Dewar, and others
-
We're All in This Together
- Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging
- By: Mike Robbins
- Narrated by: Mike Robbins
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this book, Mike Robbins dives deep into the ways great businesses build trust, collaborate, and operate at their peak level. As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Mike draws on more than 20 years of experience working with top companies like Google and Microsoft, as well as his baseball career with the Kansas City Royals. And, while each team and organization have their own unique challenges, goals, and dynamics, there are some universal qualities that allow teams to truly come together and thrive.
-
-
Politics?
- By Gracie on 05-13-21
By: Mike Robbins
-
Radical Candor
- Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
- By: Kim Scott
- Narrated by: Kim Scott
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
From the time we learn to speak, we're told that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. When you become a manager, it’s your job to say it--and your obligation. Author Kim Scott was an executive at Google and then at Apple, where she developed a class on how to be a good boss. She has earned growing fame in recent years with her vital new approach to effective management, Radical Candor. Radical Candor is a simple idea: to be a good boss, you have to Care Personally at the same time that you Challenge Directly.
-
-
Good book but hard to listen to.
- By Chris on 02-02-18
By: Kim Scott
-
Organize Tomorrow Today
- 8 Ways to Retrain Your Mind to Optimize Performance at Work and in Life
- By: Jason Selk, Tom Bartow, Matthew Rudy
- Narrated by: Christian Steiner
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In Organize Tomorrow Today (OTT), two of the top minds in human performance come together to deliver the pathway to extreme success: Doing more is not the answer, and Selk and Bartow walk you through how to achieve more by doing less. Together, Selk and Bartow reveal the secrets of how both elite athletes and business leaders climb to the top. Selk and Bartow offer the eight fundamentals of doing what is most important. OTT will show you the performance gains that athletes, executives, and salespeople spend tens of thousands of dollars to achieve.
-
-
if you're going to get one self-improvement book..
- By Corey on 01-02-17
By: Jason Selk, and others
-
The Effective Executive
- The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done
- By: Peter F. Drucker
- Narrated by: Jim Collins, Timothy Andrés Pabon
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
For decades, Peter F. Drucker was widely regarded as "the dean of this country's business and management philosophers" ( Wall Street Journal). In this concise and brilliant work, he looks to the most influential position in management - the executive. The measure of the executive, Drucker reminds us, is the ability to "get the right things done". This usually involves doing what other people have overlooked as well as avoiding what is unproductive.
-
-
A few solid but basic ideas to keep in mind
- By Scott on 08-22-20
By: Peter F. Drucker
-
The Friction Project
- How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder
- By: Robert I. Sutton, Huggy Rao
- Narrated by: Sean Patrick Hopkins
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Every organization is plagued by destructive friction. Yet some forms of friction are incredibly useful, and leaders who attempt to improve workplace efficiency often make things even worse. Drawing from seven years of hands-on research, The Friction Project by bestselling authors Robert I. Sutton and Huggy Rao teaches readers how to become “friction fixers.”
-
-
not clear purpose
- By Gg on 05-09-24
By: Robert I. Sutton, and others
-
CEO Excellence
- The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest
- By: Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra
- Narrated by: Patricia Rodriguez
- Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Being a CEO at any of the world’s largest companies is among the most challenging roles in business. Billions, and even trillions, are at stake—and the fates of tens of thousands of employees often hang in the balance. Yet, even when “can’t miss” high-achievers win the top job, very few excel. For those who shoulder the burden of being the one on whom everyone counts, a manual for excellence is sorely needed. To identify the 21st century’s best CEOs, the authors of CEO Excellence started with a pool of over 2,400 public company CEOs.
-
-
Political Agenda took precedence over education
- By Raina on 05-30-22
By: Carolyn Dewar, and others
Critic reviews
“A game-changing book that redefines leadership in the modern world.”—Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
People who viewed this also viewed...
-
Radical Respect
- How to Work Together Better
- By: Kim Scott
- Narrated by: Marisa Blake
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
We CAN create cultures where everyone does the best work of their lives and enjoys working together. Radical Respect offers a simple framework that helps us identify what gets in the way of that—and practical, tactical tips for how to get back on track. Candid stories from Scott’s career make it a memorable listen.
-
-
Much of the book was published by the author previously
- By SJC on 07-22-24
By: Kim Scott
-
Be the Unicorn
- 12 Data-Driven Habits That Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest
- By: William Vanderbloemen, John C. Maxwell - foreword
- Narrated by: William Vanderbloemen
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
How do I stand out? How do I become irreplaceable? With a crowded workforce, an unstable job landscape, and the rise of AI, these questions are the ones that everyone either is or should be asking. William Vanderbloemen has asked these questions over the past 15 years while running one of the world’s top executive search firms. Through extensive research of over 30,000 top leaders and proprietary data, Vanderbloemen has identified the 12 habits that the best of the best have in common. Traits such as authenticity, responsiveness, agility, and the ability to problem solve, among others.
-
-
Full blown liberal
- By Michael Smith on 03-02-24
By: William Vanderbloemen, and others
-
Likeable Badass
- How Women Get the Success They Deserve
- By: Alison Fragale PhD
- Narrated by: Alison Fragale PhD
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Over decades of research, speaking engagements, and mentorship, psychologist and professor Alison Fragale encountered recurring questions from high powered and early career women alike: How do women thread the needle of kindness and competence in the workplace? How can women earn credit for their accomplishments, negotiate better, and navigate complex office politics without losing the goodwill of their peers? Behavioral scientist Alison Fragale offers powerful new insights and a practical playbook for women to advance in any workplace.
-
-
Amazing!!
- By Amazon Customer on 09-15-24
-
The Right Kind of Wrong
- By: Amy C. Edmondson
- Narrated by: Kathe Mazur
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. Now, we’re often torn between two “failure cultures”: one that says to avoid failure at all costs, the other that says fail fast, fail often. The trouble is that both approaches lack the crucial distinctions to help us separate good failure from bad. As a result, we miss the opportunity to fail well. After decades of award-winning research, Amy Edmondson is here to upend our understanding of failure and make it work for us. In Right Kind of Wrong, Edmondson provides the framework to think, discuss, and practice failure wisely.
-
-
Very pop psy
- By Student-prime on 09-28-23
By: Amy C. Edmondson
-
Start with Why
- How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
- By: Simon Sinek
- Narrated by: Simon Sinek
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The inspirational best seller that ignited a movement and asked us to find our why. Discover the book that is captivating millions on TikTok and that served as the basis for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time - with more than 56 million views and counting. Over a decade ago, Simon Sinek started a movement that inspired millions to demand purpose at work, to ask what was the why of their organization. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, and these ideas remain as relevant and timely as ever.
-
-
Useless Dribble
- By Chimdi Azubuike on 03-10-18
By: Simon Sinek
-
Radical Candor
- Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
- By: Kim Scott
- Narrated by: Kim Scott
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
From the time we learn to speak, we're told that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. When you become a manager, it’s your job to say it--and your obligation. Author Kim Scott was an executive at Google and then at Apple, where she developed a class on how to be a good boss. She has earned growing fame in recent years with her vital new approach to effective management, Radical Candor. Radical Candor is a simple idea: to be a good boss, you have to Care Personally at the same time that you Challenge Directly.
-
-
Good book but hard to listen to.
- By Chris on 02-02-18
By: Kim Scott
-
Radical Respect
- How to Work Together Better
- By: Kim Scott
- Narrated by: Marisa Blake
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
We CAN create cultures where everyone does the best work of their lives and enjoys working together. Radical Respect offers a simple framework that helps us identify what gets in the way of that—and practical, tactical tips for how to get back on track. Candid stories from Scott’s career make it a memorable listen.
-
-
Much of the book was published by the author previously
- By SJC on 07-22-24
By: Kim Scott
-
Be the Unicorn
- 12 Data-Driven Habits That Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest
- By: William Vanderbloemen, John C. Maxwell - foreword
- Narrated by: William Vanderbloemen
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
How do I stand out? How do I become irreplaceable? With a crowded workforce, an unstable job landscape, and the rise of AI, these questions are the ones that everyone either is or should be asking. William Vanderbloemen has asked these questions over the past 15 years while running one of the world’s top executive search firms. Through extensive research of over 30,000 top leaders and proprietary data, Vanderbloemen has identified the 12 habits that the best of the best have in common. Traits such as authenticity, responsiveness, agility, and the ability to problem solve, among others.
-
-
Full blown liberal
- By Michael Smith on 03-02-24
By: William Vanderbloemen, and others
-
Likeable Badass
- How Women Get the Success They Deserve
- By: Alison Fragale PhD
- Narrated by: Alison Fragale PhD
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Over decades of research, speaking engagements, and mentorship, psychologist and professor Alison Fragale encountered recurring questions from high powered and early career women alike: How do women thread the needle of kindness and competence in the workplace? How can women earn credit for their accomplishments, negotiate better, and navigate complex office politics without losing the goodwill of their peers? Behavioral scientist Alison Fragale offers powerful new insights and a practical playbook for women to advance in any workplace.
-
-
Amazing!!
- By Amazon Customer on 09-15-24
-
The Right Kind of Wrong
- By: Amy C. Edmondson
- Narrated by: Kathe Mazur
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. Now, we’re often torn between two “failure cultures”: one that says to avoid failure at all costs, the other that says fail fast, fail often. The trouble is that both approaches lack the crucial distinctions to help us separate good failure from bad. As a result, we miss the opportunity to fail well. After decades of award-winning research, Amy Edmondson is here to upend our understanding of failure and make it work for us. In Right Kind of Wrong, Edmondson provides the framework to think, discuss, and practice failure wisely.
-
-
Very pop psy
- By Student-prime on 09-28-23
By: Amy C. Edmondson
-
Start with Why
- How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
- By: Simon Sinek
- Narrated by: Simon Sinek
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The inspirational best seller that ignited a movement and asked us to find our why. Discover the book that is captivating millions on TikTok and that served as the basis for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time - with more than 56 million views and counting. Over a decade ago, Simon Sinek started a movement that inspired millions to demand purpose at work, to ask what was the why of their organization. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, and these ideas remain as relevant and timely as ever.
-
-
Useless Dribble
- By Chimdi Azubuike on 03-10-18
By: Simon Sinek
-
Radical Candor
- Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
- By: Kim Scott
- Narrated by: Kim Scott
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
From the time we learn to speak, we're told that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. When you become a manager, it’s your job to say it--and your obligation. Author Kim Scott was an executive at Google and then at Apple, where she developed a class on how to be a good boss. She has earned growing fame in recent years with her vital new approach to effective management, Radical Candor. Radical Candor is a simple idea: to be a good boss, you have to Care Personally at the same time that you Challenge Directly.
-
-
Good book but hard to listen to.
- By Chris on 02-02-18
By: Kim Scott
What listeners say about Radical Humility
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Amazon Customer
- 05-30-24
A great read (or listen) for any level of leader
The 5 shifts covered in this book are easily applicable to any level of leader. The stories he shares are interesting and do a good job of illustrating the point.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- SampS
- 06-20-24
Humility is not a Weakness
As I consumed this book from @koenigurs, I couldn’t help but think of how under rated humility continues to be.
It is not a weakness, it’s a powerful tool to balance confidence, restrict arrogance and unlock creating a better workplace and company.
I also couldn’t help but think of past work environments or atmospheres that could use this book.
Humility in leadership doesn’t get the spotlight that it should. Thank you Urs for this insightful perspective. 🙏🏻
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Scott
- 06-19-24
The humility to look in the mirror
A truly magnificent example - Urs Expertly combines examples from the business, military, and endurance sport worlds.
Certainly required reading for business leaders , but also for parents, students, and educators.
A timely reminder - leadership that doesn’t begin in humility is a fools errand . Particularly now where selfish and destructive echoes of fascism and nationalism are once again at the forefront.,
This wonderful book allows leaders the opportunity to refocus on core human values.
Invoking General McChrystal’s thoughts on the “inversion of expertise” Is an ideal point from which to view the challenges of teambuilding in an evolving, AI driven era.
Thank you, Urs.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!