While the idea of a “servant leader” can be found in religious and philosophical teachings throughout history, an essay published by Robert K. Greenleaf in 1970 entitled “The Servant as Leader” ...
The world of entrepreneurship—a land filled with challenges, victories and late-night caffeine binges. I’ve been on this roller coaster for years, and if there’s one concrete takeaway, it’s this: ...
Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy in which the leader’s main goal is to serve. This approach contrasts with traditional leadership, where the leader’s main focus is the thriving of their ...
Army generals lead their soldiers using a command and control approach to leadership. Scrum masters prefer the servant-leader approach. A servant-leader is someone who the puts the well-being of team ...
In a previous role, there was a colleague who was a brilliant speaker, credentialed in servant leadership. I would watch, awestruck, as their impassioned pleas would move whole audiences to emulate ...
When you hear the term "servant leadership," what do you picture? Leaders serving drinks and hors d'oeuvres? Or, do visions of strong, selfless leaders who empower their teams and inspire change come ...
There is much we in higher education can learn from Lincoln, not the least of which is his approach to leadership. He led with courage, conviction and a vision of service that encompassed America. It ...
Management is hard. Delegation is harder. And yet, so few people talk openly about these challenges. It’s essential to learn how to work with people, which has been my biggest hurdle by far. Recently, ...
A moderate increase in servant leadership can have a significant effect on an organization’s revenue, based on new research from the School of Management. Available online ahead of publication in ...
As president and CEO of one of America’s most esteemed financial institutions, one of the things that George Nichols III says makes him a standout leader is his philosophy around leadership. “My ...