Positive character trait
Humble
Aware of one's limits and not claiming more importance than is due.
4 ready sentencesUpdated Run by Adrian Nutiu
What it looks like
- Credits other people for shared success.
- Asks for advice and acts on it, even from people junior to them.
- Talks about mistakes as easily as successes.
Fits when someone sees their worth and limits without placing themselves above others
Not when the person is belittled, lacks confidence, or hides expertise that others need
How to say it
Replace the brackets with what the person actually did.
Resume line Led [project] to [result] while [crediting or developing] the team; [number] team members later [took on lead roles].
Reference or recommendation [Name] is humble and easy to work with: they ask for feedback, act on it, and share credit for wins like [project].
Report card comment [Name] is humble about their successes and helps others without showing off.
In a story, shown not told When they cheered her name, she pointed at the crew who had built the stage.
He stayed humble about the award and described the help behind the result.
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