Humility Is the New Smart by Edward D. Hess; Katherine LudwigISBN: 9781626568754
Publication Date: 2017-01-16
There is no doubt technology has changed the way people live, work, and play, and authors Hess and Ludwig provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, well-documented case substantiating the impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and the internet of things on the current and future workplace. Consequently, the requisite leadership skills for the Smart Machine Age (sic) go beyond simple participatory management and employee engagement techniques and require critical and innovative thinking, creativity, and collaboration, all of which are based on the psychological construct of humility. The first part includes chapters that define key concepts and definitions. The second part addresses four key leadership behaviors, characterized as NewSmart Behaviors, and includes a diagnostic self-assessment tool and a personal improvement process. The third part discusses the organizational implications of the humility-based leadership style, an organizational assessment tool, and exemplary practices drawn from Google and Pixar. Throughout the book, the authors pose questions for personal reflection and close with extensive notes and a recommended-reading list. This book will be an excellent supplemental text for undergraduate leadership, human resources, and educational administration courses and can serve as a supplemental resource for leadership-related professional development programs.