Humility is widely under-rated in most Western cultures, it seems to me. It’s also widely misunderstood — maybe that’s why it’s underrated. Our popular media culture is saturated with themes of ...

I enjoy talking to strangers when I’m travelling. This might be because I’m a psychologist, or because I always try to look for the best in people, or perhaps it’s a reflection of the fact that a dear ...

I’ve learned through years of experience that humility isn’t just a virtue—it’s a necessity. The truth is stark and simple: you’re either humble or you’re about to be. Life has a way of teaching this ...

In a world that often celebrates ego, authority, and dominance, humility may seem like an unlikely leadership trait. Yet time ...

Ego can distort decision-making and weaken collaboration. Admitting “I don’t have the answer” is a leadership strength, not a weakness. Humility builds trust, psychological safety and organizational ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...