True leadership requires both confidence that drives clarity and humility that prevents catastrophic mistakes. The best leaders combine fierce resolve with deep self-awareness, creating trust through strength that doesn't pretend to have all the answers.

• A young executive's claim "I never doubt myself" reveals the dangerous leadership blind spot of confidence without humility
• The best leaders "walk with a bold step and a bowed head" - balancing decisive action with openness to feedback
• Humbling leadership failures become valuable learning experiences that seasoned leaders draw from
• Jim Collins defines "Level Five Leadership" as the rare combination of fierce resolve and deep humility
• Leaders who make hard calls while inviting honest feedback create environments where people trust and improve

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