4 Ways Boards of Directors Use Servant Leadership
“The Board Chairperson is like the moon shining by a light no less spectacular because it is only reflected. This kind of chair never forgets that the conductor doesn’t make the music.” ~John Carver The Unique Double Servant-Leadership Role of the Board Chairperson by John Carver is chapter three of the book we are using as […]
6 Applications of Servant Leadership
“Servant Leadership deals with the reality of power in everyday life- its legitimacy, the ethical restraints upon it and the beneficial results that can be attained through the appropriate use of power.” ~New York Times The Understanding and Practice of Servant-Leadership by Larry C. Spears is chapter two of the book we are using as a […]
Servant Leadership and the Long View
“I feel optimistic about the future because humanity seems to be growing more mature; scientists are paying more attention to our inner values, to the study of mind and the emotions. There is a clear desire for peace and concern for the environment.” ~Dalai Lama Servant Leaders understand that taking the long view to positive […]
Heal The Earth
NOTE: Good Afternoon to you all! I have been away for a few weeks grant writing for a client! What a perfect example of Servant Leadership I have experienced through fundraising. And, my first book was released on Amazon! It can found at http://amzn.to/1WXxxqO . It is very exciting times for us and we thank you for […]
The Kindness Revolution
“My religion is Kindness.” – Dalai Lama XIV Servant Leaders understand that kindness is the way for an authentic leader. In Goleman’s book, A Force For Good: The Dalai Lama’s Vision for Our World, chapter three, The Kindness Revolution, the Dalai Lama tells a story, in a room filled with eight thousand people at Emory […]
Emotional Hygiene
“Now there are many, many people in the world, but relatively few with whom we interact, and even fewer who cause us problems. So when you come across such a chance for practicing patience and tolerance, you should treat it with gratitude. It is rare. Just as having unexpectedly found a treasure in your own […]
To Trusting Again
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” ~Mahatma Gandhi Servant Leaders understand that when someone has broken your trust, it is a challenge to forgive and move forward. Covey’s book, The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything, in the chapter on Restoring Trust When it has Been […]
Servant Leadership and Restoring Trust
“I have found that by trusting people until they prove themselves unworthy of that trust, a lot more happens.” ~Jim Burke. Former CEO Johnson & Johnson The last three concepts in Covey’s book, The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything, are Extending Smart Trust, Restoring Trust When it has Been Lost, and […]
Servant Leadership and Inspiring Trust
“The first thing for any leader is to inspire trust.” ~Doug Conant, CEO, Campbell Soup Company As we are nearing the end of our series on trust following Covey’s book, The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything, we have three final concepts to discuss; Extending Smart Trust, Restoring Trust When it has […]
Servant Leaders and Global Citizenship
“The success of big business and the well-being of the world have never been more closely linked. Global issues cannot be removed from the business world because business has only one world in which to operate. Businesses cannot succeed in societies that fail.” […]
