I selected the “Level 5 Leadership: The Triumph of Humility and Fierce Resolve” article to facilitate the Transformational and Level 5 leadership discussion. The article was published by Jim Collins in January 2001. The article discussed the study of over 1400 Fortune 500 companies that was trying to answer one question: can a good company become a great company and‚ if so‚ how? Out of the over 1400 companies‚ only 11 made the list of sustained greatness status for 15 years after a major transition
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evidences of ethics behavior of Christians‚ which are forgiveness‚ humility‚ Justice‚ love and perseverance. Agreeing to Jesus’ sermon‚ forgiveness must characterize Christians. In fact‚ Christian must forgive at the level of accepting a recidivist behavior. According to Jesus “If someone strikes you on the right cheek‚ turn to him the other also”. In addition humility is a requirement of Christians. Christians prove their humility by asking forgiveness even if they did not offense someone. As Jesus
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more likely to not respond harshly to the other person. I believe that this is a form of humility. Having the ability to have confidence but not go around acting as if you are the most amazing person in the world and can acknowledge that you do make mistakes is a way to be humble‚ which in turn means that you have wisdom. From what we have learned from Socrates‚ the secret to wisdom is to be humble. Humbleness comes much more easily when we have a true sense of self-worth. Once we have obtained true
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good thing is not a good thing. The same phrase can apply to aspects in lives now. Literature shows how pride can be a good thing‚ but too much of it is not. In fact‚ the opposite of pride‚ humility‚ is an extremely important value. The Bible and Edith Hamilton’s Mythology both show how a lack of the value humility will result in consequence through characterization and plot. Within Greek mythology‚ the Gods constantly stress the fact mortals are not at the same level as the Gods‚ for example Niobe
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how the people viewed kings and their expectations of how the nobility should act. Not only that‚ but also the different beliefs and customs of the time period. Values that Mallory emphasizes many times throughout the epic is the value of humility and mercy. Humility and mercy is shown through different characters and conflicts in the epic as well. In the Birth of King Arthur‚Ulfius took Igraine as his wife with the aid of Merlin‚ in which they agreed that Ulfius would give his first born son to him
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people‚ the Geats‚ for his bravery and heroism in all of his adventures and conquests. He can be characterized by three principal traits; his valor and fervor to defend others‚ his loyalty to his people and oaths that he pledges‚ and his humility and humbleness through everything. We first learn of Beowulf’s prompt call to action when he hears of the trouble among the Danes. There is no hesitation or soul searching on Beowulf’s behalf‚ about whether Grendel’s attacks on Herot need to be thought
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Throughout history we have been accustomed to follow a leader who is over showing in their confidence‚ yet could the best leaders have more humility than arrogance? Humble leaders are better than arrogant leaders because they are inspiring‚ beneficial in the long run‚ and selfless. As an arrogant leader “everyone sees what you appear to be‚ few experience what you really are” like (Machiavelli 38) . Even though the stereotype of an arrogant leader may seem attractive in pop culture‚ no one actually
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getting home. Odysseus demonstrates many concepts throughout his journey‚ but the most prominent is his usage of hubris and humility towards the Gods. The hubris he shows towards the Gods is what fuels their rage and makes his journey longer. Although Odysseus shows a great amount of hubris towards the beginning of his journey‚ as he experiences many humbling experiences‚ his humility increases.
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qualities were simplicity of life‚ non-violence‚ humbleness and love of the creation. He is a good role model for our current materialistic status. A challenge St Francis of Assisi faced was to show a society that there is more to life than power and wealth‚ in doing so he also taught not to be judgmental or raise your voice in blame - this was extremely challenging for Francis as he came from a wealthy family to live a life that was lived in poverty‚ humility and service to others. St Francis of Assisi
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Safely home by Randy Alcorn starts in Seattle. Ben Fielding lives here and is a driven successful employee of Getz International. This success did not come overnight. If you rewind before all of this Ben was a college student at the Harvard University. This is where he met someone who would soon be one of his greatest companions. At first‚ when Li Quan came to America from China he was an atheist. Although‚ Quan did not have any spiritual beliefs he was open to learning new things. Soon‚ Ben
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