ABSTRACT
Historically, humility is truly an old hat. Look at the ancient Chinese, for whom humility encompassed moderation and wisdom and was the key to good leadership. The Greeks followed along the same path. They took for granted that everyone should see themselves in their weaknesses and strengths. Admittedly, the famous phrase “know thyself,” written on the pillars of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi around 450 BC, was intended to focus us on our limitations. Humility is about appreciating others. It is an interpersonal virtue that thrives on valuing others for what they do and what their contribution is. While this sounds easy as pie, it is often surprisingly difficult. When it comes to learning, there is one statistic that really stands out: 60 percent of managers complain that they have never received a single day of training on how to lead.
