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The power of humble leadership

07 January 2026

Humble leadership can have a powerful impact during times of change.

In this video, Dan Cable, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, shares research on how leaders who listen, admit mistakes, and give credit to others improve performance and reduce employee turnover.

Studying more than 1,700 employees during the return to office after the Great Resignation, the research shows that humble leadership helps organisations retain talent and perform better when it matters most.

Download research paper

Humble leadership can have a powerful impact during times of change.

In this video, Dan Cable, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, shares research on how leaders who listen, admit mistakes, and give credit to others improve performance and reduce employee turnover.

Studying more than 1,700 employees during the return to office after the Great Resignation, the research shows that humble leadership helps organisations retain talent and perform better when it matters most.

Download research paper

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