Humility

April 28, 2026

Quote

“As I have said, the first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself... Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, and humility.”

Nelson Mandela

Did you know…

According to a study from the University of Washington Foster School of Business, humble people tend to make effective leaders.

Michael Johnson, Foster School of Business, University of Washington, notes that, “humble leaders foster learning-oriented teams and engage employees. They also optimize job satisfaction and employee retention.”

Thoughts

Think about someone you consider genuinely humble.

What specific behaviours or qualities convey their humility?

How does their presence affect your interactions with them and group dynamics?

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