Service without humility is selfishness and egotism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Serving without humility becomes selfish and egotistical.
- In plain terms
- Humility is essential in service.
- What can you take from it?
- Serve with modesty to avoid ego.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humility affect leadership?
- Can humility coexist with authority?
Another view
Humility can be misunderstood as lack of confidence.
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