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We all have the potential to be leaders in the community, the workplace, and our homes.
The Servant Leadership Community of Practice welcomes and nurtures those who would lead by encouraging their colleagues to be their most creative and compassionate selves and do their best work.
Servant-leader is not a paradox but an alternative way to lead. In this model, leaders do not command but focus on the growth and well-being of those around them and their communities. They listen closely, strive for empathy, and are committed to the growth of people. They build communities, focusing not on their own power but on empowering others.
The Servant Leadership Community is open to all on campus and beyond. Meetings delve into what makes a servant leader and how to incorporate the characteristics into your life.
We meet on the third Friday of each month on Zoom to focus on topics related to servant leadership. See the calendar page for our upcoming schedule.
The Servant Leader Community of Practice strives to be a safe environment where conversation is encouraged and diverse perspectives are respected.
Latest News
October Meeting Topic Finalized
Speaking Up When It Doesn’t Feel Comfortable Last month, we covered an overview of transactional vs. transformational leadership. See the archive for readings and questions from that session. We now pivot slightly to discuss environments …
October 6, 2025Leading with Empathy
Why empathy is key to your success as a leader Leaders often have misconceptions about what empathy at work looks like in practice, yet it is an essential skill for anyone looking to successfully lead …
September 26, 2025Just Keep Growing: 25 Servant Leadership Lessons
Servant leadership is a style of leadership that prioritizes the needs of followers and emphasizes personal integrity and growth in a safe and supportive environment. Each of the 25 chapters features a short story that …
September 16, 2025Transactional vs. Transformational leadership
Sue Gaard and Joe Goss are interested in Transformational leadership, which they believe serves as an umbrella style for Servant-Leadership, among other styles. In contrast, have you worked under a manager who practices a Transactional …
September 10, 2025Servant Leadership online certificate at UW-Madison
Servant Leaders are not “softies.” They focus on performance and results. What differs is how they get there. Learn how to navigate the paradoxes of both caring and organizational competence. Earn a CERTIFICATE in Servant …
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Our Mission
The Servant Leadership Community of Practice fosters emerging and current leaders to develop a servant-first mindset as the most effective strategy to empower people and build thriving organizations. We welcome people from outside and inside the University to share insights and grow through our monthly meetings.