There is such a variety of definitions of what it means to be humble. Some use words like ego, strength, weakness, caring, optimistic, growth, honesty and authentic.
The Make It Count definition is very easy, repeatable and one you will never forget.
HUMBLE = YOU
That's right! Why make the definition difficult when success lies in simplicity.
Every successful person I have interviewed or had meaningful conversations with have one specific, consistent trait and that is they care more about you than they do themselves. They all contribute to what I like to call "The Power Of You!" Their vocabulary is scattered with more you than me. Their questions are as follows:
"How are you doing?" "How can I help you?" "What's new with you?"
"What are you struggling with?" "What are some of your recent successes?"
They are not concerned with sharing the ME. When the conversation turns to the ME then are you really having a conversation or are you just talking to talk and hear yourself? That is a question that I always ask myself? Consistent self evaluation allows me to consistently know if I am truly engage or just reciting my resume.
All of this works though if and only if you have no agenda. Having no agenda means you just AUTHENTICLY care! Anyone who has followed an authentic leader knows that they have no secret agenda. Their number one goal is always to get the most out of everyone in their company. They live the Zig Ziglar quote "You can have everything you want in live, if you will just help other people get what they want." Their personal success is because of others. They understand that we can't do this alone and investing in others is the greatest investment you can make.
In the end watch the words and conversation you have. There is nothing wrong with being confident but that confidence can take an ugly spin when ego takes the wheel!
Make It Count!
