Why True Humility Isn’t About Being ‘Nice’?

Humility is not being nice.

It’s not about saying “yes” to everyone or pretending to be modest.

That’s insecurity in disguise, not humility.

Real humility is clarity.

Clarity that your current position is a mix of some hard work and a lot of luck:

• the birth lottery – where, when, and to whom you were born
• the nurture ecosystem – family, mentors, teammates, friends
• the invisible hands – people who vouched for you, guided you, supported you when no one else did

Humility is knowing this truth and not letting your title confuse you.

Because positions will be forgotten but how you made people feel will echo much longer.

Leadership isn’t about pleasing everyone.

It’s about staying grounded and using your seat not to elevate your ego,

but to elevate others – by being kind, not just nice.