“An organization’s ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage,” former GE CEO Jack Welch tells us. Ultimate. …
“Twelve ministers and theologians of all faiths and twelve psychiatrists of all faiths had convened for a two-day off-the-record seminar on the one-word theme of…
If there were any. “Many otherwise able people are disqualified to lead because they cannot work with and through the half-people who are all there…
What is the trouble with coercive power? It only strengthens resistance, Robert Greenleaf writes in The Servant as Leader. “And, if successful, its controlling effect…
We previously looked at the importance of learning to withdraw periodically so we can show up at our best. Today we look at a second…
“Stress is a condition of most of modern life,” Robert Greenleaf writes in The Servant as Leader. This reality is especially true for us as servant…
So, when does communication actually occur? Many of us assume communication happens when we speak. For important conversations, we often spend time preparing so we…
We are about to enter a confrontation. What is our mindset? Is our basic attitude of one seeking to understand? A new leader had recently been…
How do we become better leaders? How do we become better servant leaders? Specifically. What skills do we need to develop? What do we need…
“Most of us move about with very narrow perception, sight, sound, smell, tactile and we miss most of the grandeur that is in the minutest…
As servant leaders, what is the relationship between taking action and building trust? This week we are looking at key learnings from Robert Greenleaf’s seminal…
“Who is responsible for the mediocre performance of so many of our institutions?” Robert Greenleaf asks in The Servant as Leader. His answer is surprising. “Not…