Servant leadership is a philosophy that prioritizes serving others as its core purpose. Unlike Traditional leadership models that position the leader at the top of a hierarchy, servant leadership inverts this structure by prioritizing the needs of employees, teams, and communities.  Read this post from the Wisconsin Servant Leadership group on understanding servant leadership. What …

Check out this local Servant Leadership event! Perfect for those looking for more ways to get involved with servant leadership. For 22 years, Viterbo University has held this event, bringing servant leaders together. From Viterbo University, “This year’s theme, Passion and Purpose, highlights the critical connection between inspiration and vision, inviting participants to reflect on how …

Mentorship and servant leadership are deeply interconnected, each enriching the other to foster environments of growth and empowerment. A mentor who embodies servant leadership prioritizes the mentee’s development, creating a foundation of trust and mutual respect. This approach not only advances the mentee’s personal and professional journey but also enhances the mentor’s leadership capabilities. By …

Here’s a quote from Robert K. Greenleaf, an early pioneer on Servant Leadership principles and training. The best leaders are clear. They continually light the way, and in the process, let each person know that what they do makes a difference. The best test as a leader is: Do those served grow as persons; do …

Empowerment isn’t just about delegation or encouragement. It’s about helping others become leaders in their own right. One of the most powerful expressions of servant leadership is nurturing the leadership potential in others. Whether you’re mentoring one person or shaping an entire team, your efforts create ripple effects that go far beyond your organization. Today, …

May Reading: Create Dangerously Due to some scheduling conflicts with our planning team, our group will not be hosting a servant leadership meeting in May. Instead, we invite you to think about why servant-leadership matters in a changing world. In the introduction to the 2023 edition of the International Journal of Servant-Leadership, Shann Ray Ferch …

Check out this post on the power of working for your team as a servant leader, including an infographic from Dr. Christian Poensgen. Take actionable steps to develop as a leader and empower your staff to be more versatile in their roles. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drthomasfunke_true-leadership-goes-beyond-metrics-traditional-activity-7301586259083251712-Cowd/?rcm=ACoAAAIN6SAByZAzl6f1TJ9d2N0zWKN7DD7c8uE

Presented at Showcase 2024 by Joe Goss How well a project team functions has a direct impact on how well it performs and can significantly impact project outcomes. So, what characteristics make for a strong project team? And, as a project leader, how can you help a team succeed—even on the most challenging project? In …

Are you here to serve or be served? Ken Blanchard describes how effective leadership is an inside job. “When I ask people how many of them want to be a servant leader versus a self-serving leader, everyone puts their hands up, but when I ask how many are servant leaders, they hunch down in their …

“Servant Leadership is painting the world with sunshine so all people can bloom.” – Bill Marklein of Employ Humanity As a leader, how are you using the canvas in front of you?