The Difference Meekness Makes
“The average person suffers from three delusions…” That got my attention. “The average person suffers from three delusions,” writes Steven Sample in his book The Contrarian’s Guide to Leadership, “(1) that he is a good driver, (2) that he has a good sense of humor, and (3) that he is a good listener. Most people, however, including many leaders, are terrible listeners; they actually think talking is more important than listening.”¹ Many centuries ago, James seems to have been keenly…