The Leader's Compass - Newsletter
Welcome to this edition of The Leader’s Compass! We hope to provide you with valuable insights and resources to enhance your leadership journey.
“Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek
Article Highlight
Servant Leadership: Foundations, Principles, and Applications
This comprehensive article covers multiple aspects of servant leadership. Servant leadership is more than just a leadership style; it is a powerful philosophy that redefines what it means to lead with purpose and integrity. Leaders who choose to adopt servant leadership principles are not only making a difference in the lives of those they serve but are also shaping the future of leadership itself. As more leaders embrace this model, we have the potential to build organizations and societies that are more equitable, just, and humane.
Book Highlight
Robert Greenleaf’s Servant Leadership
Robert Greenleaf’s contributions to leadership theory were groundbreaking, introducing a radically different approach to leadership in the mid-20th century. His original writings on servant leadership redefined the leader’s role, focusing on service to others rather than exercising authority or seeking personal gain. In his seminal essay The Servant as Leader (1970), Greenleaf argued that leadership begins with a natural desire to serve, and it is this desire that motivates the leader to take on the responsibility of guiding others. His concept was later expanded in his most influential work, Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness (1977), where he outlined the philosophical and ethical dimensions of servant leadership, challenging the traditional hierarchical leadership structures prevalent in organizations at the time.
Leader Resources Highlight
Checklists
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Aaron
