The classical devotional text of the 14th century by Thomas a Kempis advises readers to be clear that there is much they don’t know and to admit their ignorance. He writes that “our opinions, our ...

Micah 6:8 is a popular verse, even for those who don’t know it by chapter and verse. It’s usually quoted by shorthand: What does the Lord require of you? To do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly. It ...

Nearly everyone has seen the clip by now. Football star Travis Kelce was captured angrily confronting his head coach, Andy Reid, during the Super Bowl. The verbal intensity of Kelce’s dissatisfaction ...

We can all be our own harshest critics, yet we all have “critical” blind spots, too. I’m talking about those underdeveloped parts of our personalities we don’t care to reveal or that we are reluctant ...

and humility stand as essential qualities for professional success. Those who approach interactions with an open mind and willingness to learn from others create stronger connections and business ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday closed his catechetical series on vices and virtues with a review of humility, a virtue that forms the “the base of Christian life” and is a source of peace for the Church ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about leadership and performance management. Can a blend of humility and ego contribute to effective leadership? Both ...

One of the biggest lessons that startup founders, newly promoted managers, and even senior business leaders need to learn is how to do less. I’m not just talking about delegating (although that’s a ...

Elise Ji Young Choe receives funding related to this research from a grant from the John Templeton Foundation on "Intellectual Humility and Religious Leaders." Steven Sandage receives funding related ...