Humility was a research topic for sociologist Barret Michalec until he realized how much it was missing from his own life.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) In fact, when word got around that I was researching humility, I suspect more than a ...

Years ago, my daughter came home from elementary school and told me a kid had made fun of her during math class. “You’re still working on that packet?” he had taunted. “I finished that yesterday. I ...

Humility is a simple human characteristic that is lacking in today’s society. We live in a world where it is “all about me”, from the upkeep of our physical appearances, our reputations on social ...

Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence—to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means ...

What is interesting about humility is that it does not fit into the “promote yourself or be ignored” ethos of today’s media-, money- and power-driven society. Values of efficiency and click- attention ...

(The Conversation) — Intellectual humility means being open to new ideas and other points of view – and for leaders, it can be a delicate balancing act. (The Conversation) — Being a religious leader ...