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Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness
The Revolution Has Only Just Begun. Twenty-five years ago, Robert Greenleaf published these prophetic essays on what he coined servant leadership, a practical philosophy that replaces traditional autocratic leadership with a holistic, ethical approach. This …
October 8, 2025October 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 …
September 5, 2025Storytelling as Servant Leadership – Honoring People’s Stories
Are you a young adult starting your career, wondering what type of leader you want to be? Are you a middle manager leading a team and navigating the various needs of your followers? Are you …
August 26, 2025Conflict Happens, How We Respond Defines Us
As servant leaders, we know that conflict is part of the journey, not a detour from it. Whether in our teams, our communities, or even within ourselves, moments of tension invite us to lead with …
August 8, 2025Practical Ways to Implement Servant Leadership in Your Daily Life
Servant leadership prioritizes the needs of others, fostering trust, empathy, and shared success over authority. This approach transforms leadership into a commitment to helping and empowering others. In this article, we will give a brief …
July 24, 2025Servant Leadership Certificate at Continuing Studies
This newly redesigned certificate examines the concepts, history, and real-world practice of servant leadership. A Servant Leadership approach emphasizes meeting the needs of the organization’s employees, customers, other stakeholders, and the broader community. This series …
July 18, 2025