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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.
Contact the planning team with questions, ideas for topics, or to join our group.
A Safe Space
The Servant Leader Community of Practice strives to be a safe environment where conversation is encouraged and diverse perspectives are respected.
Latest News
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Mattering Assessment
From our conversations in June’s meeting, we mentioned a mattering assessment from the book Mattering by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. We’re including it below for you to take on your own. https://uwmadison.box.com/s/m3bfxl5zopybchnyspvea8n7isu02q11 Stay…
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The Retirement Crisis No One Warns You About: Why Mattering May Matter Most
This past month, our group met on the topic of mattering. See our archive for the readings and discussion questions we explored. Today, we share a post from Stordahl Capital Management on…
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Mattering Moved to June
Last Friday’s Servant Leadership discussion was enlightening and fulfilling; facilitator Mary Hoddy guided us through finding or nurturing purpose in our work and personal lives. The original plan was to also discuss…
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April Showers Bring May… Mattering?
We’re gearing up for May’s Servant Leadership discussion. Planners met this week to develop a topic, and we are focusing on purpose and mattering in our readings and talks in May. Stay…
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The Pause
Our March meeting focused on the pause between stimulus and response. Liz Fosslien has a graphic that illustrates this concept very well!
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.