The Crucial Role of Humility in Leadership

The Crucial Role of Humility in Leadership
It all begins with self-awareness, which involves reflecting on one's own personality, emotions, reasons, and goals. Self-aware leaders are more likely to exhibit humility and empathy, and to make ethical decisions, as they recognise their own constraints and comprehend the effects their actions have on others.

A significant and unpleasant reality about human nature was revealed in 1971 by Philip Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment – when given authority, people can quickly turn into tyrants. This groundbreaking study was designed meticulously to investigate the psychological effects of perceived power and role assignment. It showed how readily people can abuse authority, often leading to harmful consequences for others.

The Intricacies of Power Dynamics

In this prison simulation experiment, college students took on the roles of guards and prisoners, thrusting them into a social experiment of power and identity. The rapid transformation of the ‘guards,’ from typical everyday college students into authoritarian figures highlights a psychological phenomenon known as the ‘Lucifer Effect,’ a term later articulated by Zimbardo himself. This phenomenon suggests that certain situations can lead to good people engaging in evil actions. It raises the question of whether evil is inherent in individuals or whether it emerges from...

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Dr. Shabnam Priyadarshini

A seasoned Behaviour Scientist and practising academician with over two decades of teaching and research experience, Dr. Shabnam is currently leading Capability Development at SAGE Sustainability, a B Corp-certified consulting and advisory firm. She holds a PhD in Psychology and is an accredited psychometric tests administrator.

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Dr. Shabnam Priyadarshini

A seasoned Behaviour Scientist and practising academician with over two decades of teaching and research experience, Dr. Shabnam is currently leading Capability Development at SAGE Sustainability, a B Corp-certified consulting and advisory firm. She holds a PhD in Psychology and is an accredited psychometric tests administrator.

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