Humility was a research topic for sociologist Barret Michalec until he realized how much it was missing from his own life.

What constitutes an act of humility? El Instituto at the University of Connecticut hosted a talk on Tuesday, Oct. 29 where Dr. Robin Greeley explored what defines an act of humility, the context ...

“Humble” is not a word my colleagues would use to describe me, especially early in my career. In fact, when word got around that I was researching humility, I suspect more than a few choked on their ...

We need humility now more than ever. Recent trends in America suggest that by several different metrics, narcissism may be on the rise. Self-aggrandizing and entitlement have poisoned relationships ...

Last night at sundown, the annual Jewish holiday of Sukkot began. This seven-day celebration, known as both the Feast of Tabernacles and the Holiday of the Harvest, commemorates the exodus from Egypt ...

Leadership at the top looks glamorous from the outside corner office, authority, influence. But once you’re in the seat, the picture changes. People watch your every move. Some admire, some judge, ...

A new book by Gillian Sandstrom explains the research behind why it’s good for us to talk to strangers and how to go about it ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) In fact, when word got around that I was researching humility, I suspect more than a ...