Start with Humility

Start with Humility discusses the true meaning of humility, and why it is a key to successful leadership. The book describes the characteristics of humble leaders, and tells the stories of five individuals who have succeeded as humble leaders. Each chapter includes leadership lessons, a leadership self-assessment, and leadership actions that you can write down and implement. “I found this book to be filled with practical examples that can help anyone who has or wants to develop a management approach that brings out the best in people.” -Steve Tritch, Chairman, Westinghouse Electric Company, and Chairman, University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees. “Start with Humility provides excellent insight into what it takes to be a successful leader. The coaching tips, real-world examples and self-assessment exercises, provide practical assistance in making the journey from management to leadership.” -D. Jamie MacDonald, Senior Vice President, Quintiles Transnational Corporation.

Merwyn A. Hayes holds a doctorate in communication and is the CEO of the Hayes Group International—an organizational consulting firm that has served more than 1,700 clients in twenty-eight countries. The organization has trained more than 160,000 managers and leaders. Hayes is the former associate dean of the Babcock School of Business at Wake Forest University and the coauthor of The Belief System: The Secret to Motivation and Improved Performance.

Michael D. Comer holds a doctorate in organizational leadership and has studied the link between passion, calling, and leadership behaviors. He has consulted with, developed leaders for, and managed change in organizations such as the Federal Express, ABB, Volvo, Westinghouse, Burger King, and Gulfstream Aerospace. Formerly a leader in the change-management division of Andersen Consulting (Accenture), Comer joined the Hayes Group International in 2000.

Both authors live and work in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.