Jim Collins: Stung by a Life-Changing Comment
It was 1988. Jim Collins was a first year faculty at Stanford. Jim writes, “… I sought out Professor John Gardner for guidance on how I might become a better teacher. Gardner, former… Continue reading
Category Archive: Humility
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Slapped at the Hotel Front Desk
The elusiveness of humility slapped me in the face while I stood at the hotel’s front desk this morning. I left my key in the room. I’ve done it so often that I’m… Continue reading
The Four Children of Humility
Let’s be honest. You don’t need to be humble to earn money, position, power, even admiration. Arrogant leaders “succeed”. Think of Donald Trump, Kanye West, and Kim Kardashian. (I Googled “arrogant celebrities.) Some… Continue reading
If Your Face Was on Money
Imagine having your face on money while you’re still alive. That’s what happened to Sir Edmund Hillary many years after being the first man along with his Sherpa Tenzin Norgay to reach the… Continue reading
I Wasn’t Very Proud of My Feelings – Sir Edmund Hillary
“It is not the mountains we conquer but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary On May 29, 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary conquered Mount Everest with his Sherpa friend and guide, Tenzin Norgay. As a result… Continue reading
Sincerity Doesn’t Erase Incompetence – How to Help
You sincerely want to help, but what if you employ strategies and habits that cause harm. Sincerity doesn’t erase incompetence. Portraits of lousy helpers: Overeager helper: When time allows, step back and let… Continue reading