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 ...

Humility is a virtue that many people admire but far fewer practice. A scholar describes how a professional crisis made him ...

Humility is not a subject that has ever been the first topic of discussion in any conversation I’ve ever had. Yet, it’s one of the most powerful character traits we can possess and should be included ...

"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 ...

My clients who deal with addiction, trauma, or family of origin issues often struggle with their self-concept. They tell me they are trying to have a “humble” mindset but the words I hear are those of ...

Darren Bradley receives funding from the John Templeton Foundation. As the new year gets going, many of us make resolutions to better our lives and our selves. Counsellors and psychologists alike will ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

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 ...

As headmaster of a boarding school I also taught classes. One day a student asked, “Mr. Dupee, Are you smart?” How would you answer a question like that? Had I answered, “No”, then what was I doing ...