This weekend Calvin hosted the 42 nd-annual Competitive Humility Challenge, a two-day self-abasement event in which contestants compete for the the title of "Calvin's Most Humble." Some of the weekend ...

Humility, it seems, is not highly regarded in American society. Schools may have programs for building self-esteem, but not humility. We are taught to take pride in our work; to be self-reliant.

Bowdoin’s director of religious and spiritual life, Oliver Goodrich, recalls the dirty and humbling experience of picking potatoes that helped him understand his place in the world and the idea that ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Daniel Lee In corporate ...

Many years ago we had staying with us a clergyman to whom I listened with close attention. One day he spoke of someone as “having the rare grace of humility.” I think he must have meant that this ...

Humility has been lauded as a virtue in most world cultures and wisdom traditions. More recently, scientists have started to study humility, and they’re discovering its many benefits. “Psychologists ...

Looking for a job requires a complex interplay of confidence and humility. You must clearly outline your strengths without seeming smug. You have to market yourself without alienating others. In an ...

His stories challenge modern materialism, urging readers to reconsider what "progress" truly means. This book speaks powerfully to multiple audiences. Hawaiʻi locals will recognize ʻohana (family) ...