The minute you think youve got it youve

The minute you think you’ve got it, you’ve lost it. --E. D. Hulse

HUMILITY What is it? How do I communicate it? What is the Result? How do I develop it? Required Readings JUDAISM One of the necessary elements to acquire Torah CONFUCIANISM The solid foundation of all virtues BUDDHISM Without humility, one is not able to see the truth. ISLAM “The followers of Allah are those who walk on the earth in humility. ” CHRISTIANITY God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. KINNIER “To not exalt oneself—to show humility”

HUMILITY What is it? How do I communicate it? What is the Result? How do I develop it? Required Readings SELF-RESTRAINT not “Me first” but “After you, my friend” STRENGTH UNDER CONTROL not drawing attention to yourself but highlighting the abilities of others OPEN TO THE INPUT OF OTHERS not defensive or overly self-aware but teachable, willing to take advice

HUMILITY What is it? How do I communicate it? What is the Result? How do I develop it? Required Readings THE HUMBLE PERSON modest respectful teachable THE ARROGANT PERSON conceited haughty egotistical big-headed superior overconfident self-important condescending

HUMILITY What is it? How do I communicate it? What is the Result? How do I develop it? Required Readings THE HUMBLE PERSON compliments others, respects their achievements is a good winner and a good loser is agreeable, not abrasive, supportive of others is a good follower, serves under authority emerges as a servant leader THE ARROGANT PERSON jealous, tries to one-up when others are recognized must be first, better, smarter, center of attention runs over others or ignores them bristles when given advice, fights back at criticism wants to lead, but people rarely follow

HUMILITY Talk about others more than yourself. What is it? How do I communicate it? What is the Result? How do I develop it? Required Readings Say things like … I was wrong. I should have listened to you—of course you’re right. I never thought of that. You’re great at this! I trust your judgment—you decide.

HUMILITY Ronald F. Wagley Chairman, CEO, & President Transamerica Corporation What is it? How do I communicate it? What is the Result? How do I develop it? Required Readings Peyton Manning One of the greatest quarterbacks of all time Rev. Billy Graham World-renowned religious leader, friend and counselor to Presidents Paul Potts Mobile phone salesman on Britain’s Got Talent

HUMILITY What is it? How do I communicate it? What is the result? How do I develop it? Required Readings SOCIAL RESULTS more fun, more popular meaningful relationships PROFESSIONAL RESULTS enjoyable work environment tasks get accomplished ROMANTIC RESULTS fewer disagreements mutual satisfaction

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HUMILITY What is it? How do I communicate it? What is the result? How do I develop it? Required Readings • • How to develop humility Peyton Manning – world-famous but still choosing to honor and serve others Seven ways to become arrogant without even trying Examples of “Level 5 leaders” who exhibit humility while giving expert corporate leadership How to receive a compliment with humble appreciation Humility as Strength -- brief thoughts from a sales trainer The presence of humility and arrogance among physicians Journal Entry Choose two or three individuals highlighted in this unit and describe how they exhibit humility. (a) How do they portray humility in what they say and how they act? (b) Then apply those same communication cues to a social or professional context in your own life. If you were to exhibit the same behaviors in that context, how would others respond?

HUMILITY What is it? How do I communicate it? What is the result? How do I develop it? Required Readings • • How to develop humility Peyton Manning – world-famous but still choosing to honor and serve others Seven ways to become arrogant without even trying Examples of “Level 5 leaders” who exhibit humility while giving expert corporate leadership How to receive a compliment with humble appreciation Humility as Strength -- brief thoughts from a sales trainer The presence of humility and arrogance among physicians Journal Entry Choose two or three individuals highlighted in this unit and describe how they exhibit humility. (a) How do they portray humility in what they say and how they act? (b) Then apply those same communication cues to a social or professional context in your own life. If you were to exhibit the same behaviors in that context, how would others respond?