We covered gratitude in December’s CoP session. Here’s a breakdown of how gratitude affects our brains and attitudes. Introducing Your Brain’s Feel-Good Symphony Gratitude doesn’t just change your mood — it changes your molecular makeup. When you practice gratitude, your brain activates a cascade of neurotransmitters and hormones that influence everything from your motivation and focus …
This month’s servant leadership meeting was all about gratitude. Attendees shared their thoughts and experiences about resilience, courage, and connection as they relate to gratitude in our lives. Find the meeting notes and summary in our archive. Many great resources were shared during our session, including a quote from Dave: We will share more about …
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 overview of what servant leadership is and then dive into how to proactively implement servant leadership values in your life …
We’re ending the year with a discussion around the power of gratitude — how each of us functions in the world with an attitude of gratitude as we encounter work and other interactions. Look for the official meeting invite next week, but for now, keep the morning of December 19th open to join us!
Douglas Conant is a leader and author in the leadership space. In 2019, he wrote an inspiring article on leading with gratitude for us to learn from. This year, he updated it and republished. Here is that article for you to enjoy this holiday season!
Gratitude isn’t just a seasonal gesture—it’s a value that transforms relationships, team dynamics, and organizational culture. While Thanksgiving season often reminds us to “give thanks,” leaders who practice gratitude every day model a deeper truth: recognition and appreciation are not just soft skills. See this post from Wisconsin Servant Leadership on taking a moment to …
In today’s competitive landscape, every leader is searching for the ultimate formula for sustainable success. We often look to market penetration, financial engineering, or aggressive sales tactics. However, the most successful and enduring organizations recognize that the ultimate competitive advantage isn’t found in a balance sheet or a product feature—it’s found in the human spirit …
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 highly influential book has been embraced by cutting-edge management everywhere. Yet in these days of Enron and what VISA CEO …
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 and leadership styles where we can (or cannot) speak up. We’ll look at resolving the tension of the Captain of …
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 today. In today’s world, where rapid change comes at us every single day, leaders must quickly build strong relationships with …