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  • Radical Humility

  • Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human
  • By: Urs Koenig
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  • Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
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Radical Humility

By: Urs Koenig
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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 Koenig
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“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

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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.

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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. 🙏🏻

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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.

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