Looking for an easy way to connect your team and develop their leadership skills? No worries – we’ve got you covered. This activity is a great plug-and-play solution to ensure your next meeting or offsite is engaging, insightful and fun.
1 hour – Easy to Facilitate – Guaranteed Leadership Development
STEP ONE: Introduction (5 minutes)
Begin by reading this:
“Many believe leaders must choose between confidence and humility. Great leaders know better! They tap into the healthy tension between these qualities. They understand that the synergy of unwavering self-belief and genuine openness to growth is the key to resilience and results.”
STEP TWO: Exploring Confidence (15-20 minutes)
Read this, ideally with a slide or handout for reference:
CONFIDENCE – A belief in yourself and your ability to handle life’s challenges. A realistic sense of your capabilities and feeling secure in that knowledge.
“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” – Steve Jobs
Reflective Questions (have questions on the slides or handout)
- Describe a time when your unwavering confidence in a belief, decision, or idea led to a great outcome.
- What are 1-3 beliefs or principles that you stand firmly behind? How do these guide your life and/or leadership?
STEP THREE: Delving into Humility (15-20 minutes)
Read this, ideally with a slide or handout for reference:
HUMILITY – A belief that you are not superior to others, often characterized by genuine curiosity, gratitude, and a lack of arrogance. An understanding that you always have more to learn.
“What I’ve learned is that I am only one life experience away from having a totally different belief about how the world works.” – Rachel Hollis
Reflective Questions (have questions on the slides or handout)
- Describe a concept or idea that you’ve changed your mind about recently. What led to this shift in perspective?
- Share your thoughts on this quote: “Everything in life is black and white until it impacts someone you love.” – Unknown
STEP FOUR: Team Application (10 minutes)
Discuss as a group (have questions on the slides or handout)
- How can we embrace both confidence and humility in our daily work?
- What benefits will this “healthy tension” bring to our team and organization?
BONUS QUESTION:
Using this assessment, how well are we currently managing the tension between confidence and humility?
Wrap-up: Encourage team members to practice managing this tension in the coming week and share their experiences in the next meeting.
Enjoy the discussion!
