"Modesty" and "humility" are often used interchangeably, but they are actually very different concepts. "Modesty" derives from the Latin modus, "measure" or "manner." It means restraint in appearance ...

Spoiler Alert: This post discusses events in Season 10 Episode 2. Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author. “In the spring of 1966 the ground did not feel ...

Humility: Why is that an important leadership principle? I define “humility” as a quality marked by modesty and unpretentiousness. It exhibits a quiet determination. And it’s deferential to others; ...

Everyone says character is important to leadership but few people know how to build it. This course will survey one character-building tradition, one that emphasizes modesty and humility. The ...

Psychology professor Barbara Held writes about the thin line between humility and self-deprecation and argues that the virtuous golden mean of “truthfulness” is a better way to see humility. Being ...

There are certain qualities that demonstrate the collaborative mindset needed to embrace servant leadership. Overall, servant leaders need to be flexible, adopting this approach not just as a ...