It’s hard to stay open to feedback when you think you already know.
That’s where Situational Humility comes in—a powerful mindset introduced by Harvard’s Amy Edmondson. She defines it as:
“A willingness to transparently acknowledge the gaps in our knowledge and remain relentlessly curious about the opinions of others.”
In short: pause your certainty, stay curious, and make room for learning.
Putting your own expertise aside—just for a moment—to truly hear someone else’s feedback.
Listening to understand the feedback, not to defend yourself.
Embracing feedback as a learner, not an expert.
This mindset lets you show up as your authentic self—not a perfect Leader, but a growing one.
Is a lack of humility holding me back from receiving feedback well?
Where could I step more fully into Situational Humility in my leadership?
You can still choose what feedback to take on board. But let’s make sure rejecting it by default isn’t your go-to.
Let’s build the mindset that makes feedback easier—for everyone.