Humble Habits

Practices for improved well-being, stronger relationships, and wiser leadership.

Leadership
Leader Humility Facilitates Innovative Behavior

Kelly G. Manix Ph.D. on February 19, 2026

New research shows humble leaders spark innovation by fostering ownership and meaningful work, suggesting that less ego can prompt employee creativity.

New research shows humble leaders spark innovation by fostering ownership and meaningful work, suggesting that less ego can prompt employee creativity.

Resilience
Agility Begins With Humility

Kelly G. Manix Ph.D. on January 5, 2026

Disruption is a certainty in our world, but this humble habit can support personal agility and resilience.

Disruption is a certainty in our world, but this humble habit can support personal agility and resilience.

Empathy
From "What's Wrong With Them?" to "What Happened to Them?"

Kelly G. Manix Ph.D. on November 17, 2025

A simple shift from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” can transform how we navigate difficult personalities while still protecting our own boundaries.

A simple shift from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” can transform how we navigate difficult personalities while still protecting our own boundaries.

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September 2026
The Power of Enough

We’re all holding onto something we’re sure we can’t give up on, but research shows that letting go can boost our happiness a lot more than we might think.

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Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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