
Radical Humility
Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human
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Narrated by:
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Urs Koenig
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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...
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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. 🙏🏻
Humility is not a Weakness
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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.
The humility to look in the mirror
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