Transcript The minute you think you’ve got it, you’ve lost it.

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?
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.
Required
Readings
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
HUMILITY
What is it?
How do I
communicate it?
What is the
result?
How do I
develop it?
Required
Readings
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HUMILITY
What is it?
How do I
communicate it?
What is the
result?
How do I
develop it?
Required
Readings
Required Readings
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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
Required Readings
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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?