The article recounts an experience at a French cooking class in Greater Boston, where the author and her friend Sylvie faced subtle discrimination from instructors when they learned Sylvie was from Strasbourg. This encounter highlights a lack of humility and appreciation for diverse culinary backgrounds. The author contrasts this with a positive experience working under Bart, a humble leader in Silicon Valley who encouraged collaboration and input from employees. This juxtaposition emphasizes the value of humility in leadership and the importance of making others feel included and valued.
Humility is based on a common theme: Train your focus on others, not on yourself.
Sylvie started asking about techniques, we received curt responses and pronounced sighs.
The French instructors may have mastered the art of French cooking but failed miserably in practicing humility toward Sylvie.
Bart never threw his weight around. Instead, he was a role model for how to be in a position of power while ensuring each employee felt heard.
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