{"id":178530,"date":"2026-01-16T17:11:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/can-humility-be-an-energy-source-for-leaders-if-so-how-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T17:11:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:11:34","slug":"can-humility-be-an-energy-source-for-leaders-if-so-how-2","status":"publish","type":"factorial_video","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/can-humility-be-an-energy-source-for-leaders-if-so-how-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Can humility be an energy source for leaders? If so, how?"},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_video_type":"highlight","_related_series":167693,"_related_episode":178480,"_related_season":0,"_video_source":"vimeo","_youtube_video_id":"","_vimeo_video_id":"1117056220","_speaker_id":177318,"_video_description":"In the realm of leadership, Axel Stokinger emphasizes the transformative power of humility in executive roles, highlighting its critical role in effective team management and fostering a positive workplace culture. He distinguishes humility from arrogance, noting that while humility promotes open communication and allows leaders to receive valuable feedback, arrogance can hinder teamwork and damage self-esteem. Stokinger asserts that a humble, solution-focused mindset not only energizes leaders but also enhances their ability to influence employees positively and align with the company's values. This approach strengthens the overall company culture and supports career development plans. According to Axel Stokinger, being aware of one's impact and encouraging dialogue is essential for effective leadership. Don\u2019t miss more tips and insights on leadership in the full episode.","_video_transcription":"00:03 - THE POWER OF HUMILITY IN EXECUTIVE POSITIONS Let's see what comes next.\"Can humility be a source of energy for executives?\n00:14 - If so, how?\" From a very young age,I was able to travel the world and, as a result,experienced many things. Logically, I became a somewhat spoiled young man who was able to enjoy many privileges.\n00:35 - I quickly realized that these privileges were temporary,only due to my position or the privilege of working for a company that allowed me to take such amazing trips and visit other countries,where I could know different cultures.\n00:50 - For me, it was always important to reflect on how I affected others,and think if I was in touch with reality so I could do my job properly.\n01:01 - Because, and I think this is very important,a leader must always be aware of the role they play externally.\n01:10 - Because executives can often serve as an example for others.\n01:15 - And that's why it's important to always question your influence on others,to reflect on it: \"How do I influence others?\n01:22 - How do they perceive me?\" The truth is, to do this, you need to have a sense of humility.\n01:30 - I think it's written here. That's right, \"humility\".\n01:33 - You need to have a sense of humility.I also felt a sense of gratitude, being thankful for the role I could play in my work,which allowed me to make use of my skills in my position as an executive.\n01:50 - Personally, I think it's important to clearly distinguish humility from its opposite,that is, arrogance.\n01:58 - As for arrogance,some may have noticed it in an executive.\n02:05 - That is certainly very dangerous.Because arrogant people have damaged self-esteem.\n02:14 - They are not able to recognize that, through arrogance,it is very difficult to motivate others.\n02:21 - Teamwork could be harmed under the direction of an arrogant leader.\n02:28 - Of course, they also behave arrogantly and with superiority.\n02:32 - That is extremely dangerous.That's why, for me, it was always crucial to communicate with others,with fellow executives but also with employees,so they could tell me how they saw me,give me their opinions on some of my actions, if they agreed with me.\n02:46 - Just so I could ask myself,\"Is it possible that I've lost touch with reality lately, or not?\" That is fundamental.\n02:57 - Another point I wanted to make is that having a humble, solution-focused mindset can help you recharge your energy.\n03:09 - You can also gain energy from realizing that someone values you as a executive, as a person, not because of your position.\n03:17 - But because you act with humanity and can have a positive influence on employees, or because the company can have a positive impact.","_has_trailer":false,"_trailer_vimeo_id":""},"categories":[937,993],"factorial-categories":[],"class_list":["post-178530","factorial_video","type-factorial_video","status-publish","hentry","category-team-growth","category-team-growth-en-gb"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCan humility be an energy source for leaders? 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