Why Intellectual Humility Might Be the Leadership Secret You’re Missing

09/06/2025 19 min
Why Intellectual Humility Might Be the Leadership Secret You’re Missing

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Episode Synopsis

What’s one quality that makes a truly great leader? It’s not perfection, or having all the answers. And it’s definitely not being a know-it-all.   It’s intellectual humility – the ability to admit you don’t know everything, to be open to new perspectives, and to surround yourself with people who complement your strengths.   In this episode of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast, Theresa Cantley shares why intellectual humility might just be the best-kept leadership secret you’re missing, and how to embrace it to become a better leader.   Things to listen for: Why not having all the answers can be a strength [2:14] What intellectual humility looks like as a business owner [5:09] Why surrounding yourself with good people is essential [11:04] What can happen when you embrace different perspectives [16:14] JOIN MY WORKSHOPS: Join me every Friday at 10 am on LinkedIn for my free workshop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresacantley/

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