Comments on: The Honor of Humility http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/the-honor-of-humility/ Sports News - Tech Reviews - Entertainment - Life Tips for EveryJoe Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:44:42 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ryan http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/the-honor-of-humility/comment-page-1/#comment-310142 Ryan Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:33:43 +0000 http://slackermanager.com/2006/11/the-honor-of-humility.html#comment-310142 <p>I think the above comment on productivity being a heavy focus is absolutely true. In fact in some circles the act of improving productivity is taken for the fact of being more efficient and gaining more status. However, I am a huge follower of Getting Things Done. I believe with this philosophy it is more a defensive measure where we all know there is too much to get done and too little time to do it. I've taken a more a humble attitude at this as I realize there is no way I will ever get everything done that i want to do. Humility is a great asset and in my case an awareness that helped lower my personal stress levels. Thanks for the post.</p> I think the above comment on productivity being a heavy focus is absolutely true. In fact in some circles the act of improving productivity is taken for the fact of being more efficient and gaining more status. However, I am a huge follower of Getting Things Done. I believe with this philosophy it is more a defensive measure where we all know there is too much to get done and too little time to do it. I’ve taken a more a humble attitude at this as I realize there is no way I will ever get everything done that i want to do. Humility is a great asset and in my case an awareness that helped lower my personal stress levels. Thanks for the post.

]]> By: Dan http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/the-honor-of-humility/comment-page-1/#comment-310143 Dan Tue, 05 Dec 2006 07:21:31 +0000 http://slackermanager.com/2006/11/the-honor-of-humility.html#comment-310143 <p>Humility, unpretentiousness, a quiet and undramatic approach don't fit the Hollywood images of heroic leadership, yet they are can represent a person with unusual maturity and competence. Often they don't demand to be leaders, they don't "take" leadership, they simply offer it. Like chemistry in a romance, charisma comes in many different forms. Sometimes the "click" is instant but doesn't last long; sometimes the energy builds slowly over time! I have watched humble, soft-spoken leaders change environments that were frustrating as hell, simply because they were never frustrated while they continued to make small, sweet changes that gradually replaced a culture of internal competition and "performance paranoia." There is that old phrase, "smooth waters run deep." In the same way, humble leaders can bring enormous power.</p> <p>Thanks for the post, Bren.</p> <p>Dan</p> Humility, unpretentiousness, a quiet and undramatic approach don’t fit the Hollywood images of heroic leadership, yet they are can represent a person with unusual maturity and competence. Often they don’t demand to be leaders, they don’t “take” leadership, they simply offer it. Like chemistry in a romance, charisma comes in many different forms. Sometimes the “click” is instant but doesn’t last long; sometimes the energy builds slowly over time! I have watched humble, soft-spoken leaders change environments that were frustrating as hell, simply because they were never frustrated while they continued to make small, sweet changes that gradually replaced a culture of internal competition and “performance paranoia.” There is that old phrase, “smooth waters run deep.” In the same way, humble leaders can bring enormous power.

Thanks for the post, Bren.

Dan

]]> By: Joey http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/the-honor-of-humility/comment-page-1/#comment-310144 Joey Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:57:39 +0000 http://slackermanager.com/2006/11/the-honor-of-humility.html#comment-310144 <p>Right on! Also, I find that by practicing humility you can make it easier for people to understand the value you do provide. When you give credit where it's due, your own contributions can be put in context. Those who try to make themselves look good by taking more credit than they deserve are always at risk of being exposed and discredited.</p> Right on! Also, I find that by practicing humility you can make it easier for people to understand the value you do provide. When you give credit where it’s due, your own contributions can be put in context. Those who try to make themselves look good by taking more credit than they deserve are always at risk of being exposed and discredited.

]]> By: Jason http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/the-honor-of-humility/comment-page-1/#comment-310146 Jason Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:27:26 +0000 http://slackermanager.com/2006/11/the-honor-of-humility.html#comment-310146 <p>Ohhh what a great article and quote. In these days, obsessed with productivity and advancement of the self, humility is neglected to neglected to the detriment of the planet.</p> Ohhh what a great article and quote. In these days, obsessed with productivity and advancement of the self, humility is neglected to neglected to the detriment of the planet.

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