Humility is essential for leaders; it shows respect for others and acknowledges that they bring valuable contributions to the team. It prevents leaders from placing themselves on a pedestal and fosters a collaborative environment.

Being humble while also being audacious is important; recognizing your weaknesses and building around them can attract great talent.

Humility is a core value at HubSpot, and we look for it in our hiring process, as it fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

When you're preparing for a challenge, humility drives you to train and plan thoroughly, but once you're in the moment, you need to switch to a mindset of confidence and determination.

Don't aspire to glory; aspire to work. Internalize responsibility and minimize ego. A high ego-to-ability ratio can break your feedback loop to reality, so always strive to maintain a strong connection to reality in your work.

Having a beginner's mind means approaching problems with simplicity and openness, like deciding to build a product and deliver it without overcomplicating the process.

When you're in a low place, the opportunities that present themselves may also be low. It's tempting to dismiss them, but if you don't have alternatives, taking that first step is crucial for progress.

There's dignity in all work, and there's always opportunity for those who work hard and act like owners, regardless of their job.

True fulfillment often comes from focusing on being of service rather than chasing recognition or success.