What role does humility have in good leadership? Although we may think a good leader is someone who is bold, decisive and ultra-confident, Hal M. Lewis argues that the best leaders are often also the most humble. Using a variety of sources from both Jewish tradition and contemporary management strategy, Lewis illustrates how humble leaders have reached amazing achievements. In doing so, Lewis carves out a more nuanced definition of humility that can guide us into successful Jewish leadership in the 21st century.
Dr. Hal M. Lewis is the Dean of Continuing Education & Associate Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies at Spertus College in Chicago. Prior to joining Spertus, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Columbus Jewish Federation. He is the author of The Models and Meanings in the History of Jewish Leadership (Edwin Mellen), and From Sanctuary to Boardroom: A Jewish Approach to Leadership (Rowman and Littlefield).
