<P>To many people, the words ¿leader¿ and ¿humble¿ are not natural bedfellows. Yet once they have grasped the definition most employees desire a humble leader, while a majority of managers believe they already are one. What appears deceptively simple is trickier than expected. Narcissism, lack of perception, fixed mindsets, and neuronal default settings are only a few of the stumbling blocks on the path to humility. </P><P>What exactly is this sought-after humility? Humility consists of four key elements: 1) Seeing one¿s own strength and weaknesses and revealing them where needed for the bigger picture; <BR>2) Appreciating others for what they are, do now and can do; 3) Being open and willing to learn; 4) Understanding that we are all only a small part of a larger picture, easily replaceable and favored by luck and circumstance. Therefore, humility has nothing to do with being weak or hiding the light under the bushel. Instead, it is about clarity, taking a step back from one¿s ego and