Title: The Virtue of Humility | Cleverism
Headings: The Virtue of Humility
The Virtue of Humility
“Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying.” – St. Vincent de Paul
WHAT IS HUMILITY?
“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.”
THE FALSE DEFINITIONS OF HUMILITY
“The proud man can learn humility, but he will be proud of it.” – Mignon McLaughlin
HUMILITY IN A HISTORICAL CONTEXT
“I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.” – Lao Tzu
HUMILITY AND LEADERSHIP
“To possess self-confidence and humility at the same time is called maturity.” – Jack Welch
HOW TO PRACTICE HUMILITY
Learn the value the deed itself
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”
Do the expected without boasting about it
“Sometimes doing your best is not good enough. Sometimes you must do what is required.”
Stop competing over achievements
“Winners compare their achievements with their goals, while losers compare their achievements with other people.”
IN CONCLUSION
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” – C.S. Lewis
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But is humility a bad quality on leaders? If we examine it through science, the evidence is starting to be evident: humility makes you a better leader. In a study by the University of Maine, researchers found that “ humility was the most strongly linked (personality trait) with helpfulness ”. Furthermore, the study found humility didn’t just make people more helpfulness, but also ensured they enjoyed better work ethic, generosity and reliable relationships. According to evolutionary scientists, the trait, which requires a person to put others’ needs first, has survived because humans have always required co-operation to survive. While the need for co-operation has changed from surviving the savannahs to staying alive in the corporate world, the benefits of humility, empathy and helpfulness remain a key for success. This ability to put your ego on hold and to empathize with other people has been further linked with good leaders.