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The Humility You Want and The World Needs

Whether you’re leading a team, guiding your family, or simply trying to grow, the world needs your unique voice and your grounded humility.

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Why is humility needed?

You don’t need a title to lead, a spotlight to matter, or a loud voice to make a difference.

There’s a lot of talk out there about confidence, success, and being bold. Scroll through social media for five minutes and you’ll see a flood of “go-getter” quotes and shiny pictures of people chasing greatness.

But you know what’s missing in most of that? Humility. Not the kind that keeps you small or quiet. The kind that keeps you grounded. The kind that makes strength real.

That’s what this book is about. Not perfection, not performance, but purpose.

Humility is the mother of all virtues; where there is humility, there is strength.Akan Proverb

Key Topics

EXERPT, PG. 41
Humility in Conversation

Engaging in conversation is an art, and humility serves as its canvas. Imagine sitting across from someone, fully present and engaged. Active listening becomes your brush, painting a picture of empathy and respect. It’s about more that just hearing words; it’s about truly understanding the other person.

“Good listening doesn’t just enhance conversations, it deepens relationships.”

The quiet power of listening when everyone’s talking.

EXERPT, PG. 69
Humility in Relationships

Humility nurtures openness. When we admit we don’t always know best, we create space for others to speak, share, and be truly heard. Whether it’s a spouse confiding their fears, a child explaining their feelings, or a sibling asking for grace, humility allows us to meet those moments without judgement. It’s about genuinely caring for one another.

“Forgiveness doesn’t erase the past, but it reshapes your future...”

How real strength shows up when you admit you need help.

EXERPT, PG. 49
Humble Leadership

Humble leaders provide the psychological safety necessary for creativity to flourish, allowing employees to experiment and learn from failures without fear of judgement. Employees are encouraged to speak up, share ideas, and challenge the status quo without fear of retribution.

“Power is dangerous unless you have humility”

The beauty of serving others without losing yourself.

EXERPT, PG. 104
Ambition & Humility

In the hustle of modern life, where achievement often takes center stage, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But by embracing both ambition and humility, you create a path that is rich with meaning and purpose. This balance not only propels you toward your goals but also ensures that the journey is as rewarding as the destination.

“Humility doesn’t stifle ambition; it guides it towards meaningful endeavors.”

What happens when success becomes less about climbing and more about lifting others up.

EXERPT, PG. 97
The Art of Surrender

Incorporating surrender into your life can significantly reduce stress. When you accept uncertainty, you free yourself from the exhausting need to predict every outcome. Think about times you’ve clung tightly to plans, only to find that life had other ideas. By letting go, you create space for peace, allowing yourself to breathe deeply, even amidst chaos.

“When you trust the process, you open yourself to experiences that challenge and inspire you...”

How humility can rebuild relationships, renew faith, and steady your heart when life feels shaky.

  1. The quiet power of listening when everyone’s talking.
  2. How real strength shows up when you admit you need help.
  3. The beauty of serving others without losing yourself.
  4. What happens when success becomes less about climbing and more about lifting others up.
  5. How humility can rebuild relationships, renew faith, and steady your heart when life feels shaky.
EXERPT, PG. 41
Humility in Conversation

Engaging in conversation is an art, and humility serves as its canvas. Imagine sitting across from someone, fully present and engaged. Active listening becomes your brush, painting a picture of empathy and respect. It’s about more that just hearing words; it’s about truly understanding the other person.

“Good listening doesn’t just enhance conversations, it deepens relationships.”

EXERPT, PG. 69
Humility in Relationships

Humility nurtures openness. When we admit we don’t always know best, we create space for others to speak, share, and be truly heard. Whether it’s a spouse confiding their fears, a child explaining their feelings, or a sibling asking for grace, humility allows us to meet those moments without judgement. It’s about genuinely caring for one another.

“Forgiveness doesn’t erase the past, but it reshapes your future...”

EXERPT, PG. 49
Humble Leadership

Humble leaders provide the psychological safety necessary for creativity to flourish, allowing employees to experiment and learn from failures without fear of judgement. Employees are encouraged to speak up, share ideas, and challenge the status quo without fear of retribution.

“Power is dangerous unless you have humility”

EXERPT, PG. 104
Ambition & Humility

In the hustle of modern life, where achievement often takes center stage, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But by embracing both ambition and humility, you create a path that is rich with meaning and purpose. This balance not only propels you toward your goals but also ensures that the journey is as rewarding as the destination.

“Humility doesn’t stifle ambition; it guides it towards meaningful endeavors.”

EXERPT, PG. 97
The Art of Surrender

Incorporating surrender into your life can significantly reduce stress. When you accept uncertainty, you free yourself from the exhausting need to predict every outcome. Think about times you’ve clung tightly to plans, only to find that life had other ideas. By letting go, you create space for peace, allowing yourself to breathe deeply, even amidst chaos.

“When you trust the process, you open yourself to experiences that challenge and inspire you...”

Schalee Sanchez

For a long time, Schalee thought humility meant staying quiet or backing away. She thought being humble meant letting other people take the spotlight, even when she had something to say. Then life taught her differently.

Humility isn’t weakness. It’s courage that knows when to listen. It’s strength that doesn’t need applause. It’s choosing peace over pride, people over power, and truth over being right.

This book grew from years of learning, unlearning, and living. Schalee has run marathons, led teams across borders, lived in Latin America, and worked with people who showed her that joy doesn’t come from being in charge, it comes from serving with heart.

She has also messed up plenty. There were times she wanted to control everything, times she let fear run the show, and times she confused pride for confidence. Every chapter in this book comes from those real moments, the ones that humble you, strip away the noise, and remind you who you actually are.

True love is quiescent, except in the nascent moments of true humility.Bryant H. McGill

Testamonials from readers like you

The Humility You Want and the World Needs isn’t just another self help book, it’s a living dialogue designed to help you wherever you are at in your life. Read what others are saying about the book.

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Schalee Sanchez explains what humility is and why it matters. She shines powerful beams of light on its relationship to leadership, personal relationships and more. With knowledge in hand, Schalee introduces a set of tools to build our own humility. It’s the most thorough treatment of humility out there today!

—Dave, Leadership Explorer and Guide

This book has been transformative for me both personally and professionally. The thoughtful journaling prompts help me uncover new insights about my habits, priorities, and mindset. This book didn’t just inspire me, it equipped me with sustainable practices that continue to shape how I show up at work and in life. It’s a valuable resource for anyone looking to build intentional habits and deepen self-awareness.

—Teresa

This book is truly for everyone, no matter where you come from or what stage of life you’re in—and it’s one I know I’ll return to again and again. I especially love the “Transformative Prompts” at the end of each section; they make it easy to process the material and apply it to everyday life, whether through journaling, prayer, or meditation. Schalee’s gentle approach to the topic helped shift my understanding of humility—from seeing it as making myself smaller to realizing it’s about expanding my capacity to see and engage with the world more openly.

—Jessica, Legal Assistant

This book offers a gentle but powerful reminder that humility is not about thinking less of yourself, but about thinking of yourself less. Through honest insights and practical reflections, it challenges the ego while encouraging growth, self-awareness, and compassion. I found it grounding and quietly transformative—an easy read that leaves a lasting impact. It has done wonders for me as I travel through sobriety.  

—Amanda, Interventional Radiology Tech

A profound and timely reminder that true strength lies in grounded confidence. The Humility You Want and The World Needs is a refreshing guidebook for today’s ego-driven culture. It’s an essential read for anyone looking to lead with transparency and grace to impact others.

—Austin, Financial Planner

The world doesn’t just need more leaders. It needs more humility

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