Leadership is often associated with confidence and decisiveness, but the best leaders know they don’t have all the answers. Instead, they ask the right questions, seek knowledge from multiple sources, and embrace continuous learning.What is Intellectual Humility?Intellectual humility is the ability to: - Recognize the limits of one's knowledge - Seek and consider different viewpoints - Admit when one is wrong or needs more information - Make decisions based on evidence rather than egoResearch shows that leaders who practice intellectual humility are better at managing risk, driving innovation, and fostering collaboration.Why It Matters in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)In risk management and governance, leaders often operate in uncertain, high-stakes environments. Overconfidence can lead to: - Poor risk assessment - Regulatory violations - Resistance to change in compliance strategies - Ethical failures due to unchecked assumptionsBy embracing intellectual humility, leaders ask the right questions before making high-impact decisions and create a culture where employees feel safe raising concerns.The Role of Asking the Right QuestionsGreat leaders don’t just give answers; they ask the right questions to unlock new insights. Questions such as:What are we missing in our risk assessment?Who else should we consult before making this decision?Are we relying on assumptions or verifiable data?Encouraging a questioning culture reduces groupthink, strengthens governance, and improves compliance effectiveness.How Leaders Can Develop Intellectual Humility.Cultivate Self-Awareness: Recognize personal biases and limitations.Encourage Dissent: Create an environment where team members challenge ideas.Ask, Don’t Assume: Use inquiry-based leadership to uncover deeper insights.Engage in Lifelong Learning: Stay open to new research, trends, and perspectives.Apply It to Decision-Making: Use structured decision-making frameworks that incorporate diverse inputs.In this session, participants will learn how intellectual humility enhances leadership, risk management, and ethical decision-making, making them more effective in guiding organizations through uncertainty.Areas Covered The psychology of overconfidence and leadership blind spotsWhat intellectual humility is and why it matters for leadersThe power of asking the right questions to drive better decision-makingHow intellectual humility improves risk assessment and compliancePractical strategies for leaders to develop intellectual humilityCase studies of leaders who succeeded and failed based on their approach to learningHow to create a culture of continuous learning and open dialogue Who Should Attend CEOs and Senior ExecutivesChief Risk Officers (CROs)Compliance and Governance LeadersChief Learning Officers (CLOs)Strategy and Operations ExecutivesBusiness Consultants and AnalystsLeadership Coaches and HR ExecutivesWhy Should You Attend Fear:Risk of poor leadership outcomes: Leaders who lack intellectual humility may alienate their teams, stifle innovation, and make poor decisions due to overconfidence.Reputation damage: Arrogant leadership can lead to high employee turnover and loss of trust, jeopardizing organizational stability.Uncertainty:Changing workplace dynamics: As industries evolve rapidly, leaders must adapt by learning from others and embracing diverse viewpoints. Without intellectual humility, they risk falling behind.Doubt:“Am I leading effectively?” Many leaders wonder if their approach fosters trust and collaboration. This session provides actionable tools to help leaders build influence through humility and continuous learning.Attendees will gain insights into how intellectual humility can transform their leadership style, improve team satisfaction, and drive organizational success. Topic Background Leadership has long been associated with authority, decisiveness, and having all the answers. However, the most effective leaders don’t claim to know everything—they ask better questions, seek diverse perspectives, and continuously learn.This concept, known as intellectual humility, is a leadership trait that allows individuals to recognize the limits of their knowledge, remain open to new ideas, and empower others. Research shows that leaders who embrace intellectual humility:Make better decisions by avoiding cognitive biasesBuild a high-trust, high-performance teamFoster a culture of learning, adaptability, and resilienceIn leading organizations and people, where rapid change and uncertainty are constants, leaders must rely on asking the right questions rather than making assumptions. This session explores how intellectual humility enhances leadership influence, decision-making, and risk management.