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IT Careers: A Little Humility Goes a Long Way

By Dennis McCafferty on 2011-09-14


Humility is not the first character trait that generally comes to mind when one thinks about what it takes to rise up the corporate ranks. Yet, some of America's most successful executives are those who cultivate a quiet strength to create a winning corporate culture. The book Start With Humility: Lessons from America’s Quiet CEOs on How to Build Trust and Inspire Followers (GreenLeaf Center/Available now) will teach you how you can use tiny gestures, sincere empathy and consideration to transform yourself from a boss into a leader. Authors Merwyn. A. Hayes and Michael D. Comer come up with an all-inclusive gameplan that will help you build meaningful alliances – from the lowest rungs of the corporate ladder all the way through the C-suite. Merwyn is CEO/president of The Hayes Group International, a consulting firm that focuses on people issues within organizations. Comer is a consulting partner with the Hayes Group. Here are 10 highlights:

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First-Person, Plural
Using “we” instead of “I” instantly wins the support and respect of your team members and colleagues.

Check that Ego
A strong ego fuels confidence and drive. Excessive ego leads to arrogance, hubris.

Respect from the Bottom Up
Beyond colleagues and C-suit executives, the way you interact and engage with everyone in your organization -- including administrative assistants and mailroom clerks -- greatly influences how you’re perceived.

Shape Your “Authentic Core”
Who you are is evident in how you respond to criticism, handle failure, adapt to change and respond to success, among other factors.

Press the Pause Button
When you allow three seconds of silence before answering a question, you project that you’re putting sincere thought into the answer.

Be a Great Politician
Make everyone who visits your office feel like a VIP and you'll build lasting good Karma.

Remove Physical Barriers
Get out from behind your desk when you engage. Walk away from the podium during a presentation.

Be Punctual
It’s a sign that you value other people’s time as much as your own.

Don't be Afraid to Get Tough
You can tackle issues head-on while still treating those involved professionally. This puts the focus on the situation not the people.

Build Your Network
Set a goal of meeting five new people in your company every week – and remember their names the next time you see them.

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