You have heard about the concept on the news and have no doubt seen it in print, prefaced with a hashtag: #CulturalHumility. But what exactly does it mean? Principles of cultural competence are ...

What does it mean to be a good thinker? Recent research suggests that acknowledging you can be wrong plays a vital role. I had these studies in mind a few months ago when I was chatting with a history ...

Since discussing the topic a few weeks ago on my Lykken on Lending radio show, I've really been thinking a lot about the idea of recruiting. Once you have a pool of candidates that qualifies for the ...

In a world where power and authority are often equated with loudness and assertiveness, the quiet strength of humility stands in stark contrast. True leadership, marked by humility, is a powerful ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Martin Gutmann writes about leadership, technology, and history. (Original Caption) 6/9/1944-England- General Dwight D. Eisenhower ...

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 ...

Leadership is often associated with assertiveness, decisiveness and confidence. However, a trait that's equally—if not more—critical for effective leadership is humility. As Simon Sinek wisely ...

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 ...

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 ...

Autobiographies of great Nigerians, most of the time, abound in anecdotes. With humility, I am always proud to say that I had my foundational education in Ile-Ogbo, my village in Osun State, Nigeria, ...