Monthly Archives: November 2015

Before I continue to quote from what I call Greenleaf’s ‘Inspired Essay’ (his first iteration of ‘The Servant as Leader’ written in 1969) I invite us to pause and reflect upon a few of Greenleaf’s ‘Characteristics’ of the Servant-first Leader. … Continue reading →

In his ‘Introduction’ Greenleaf writes: Behind what is said here is a twofold concern: first… What is basic is the incremental thrust of an individual who has the ability to serve and lead. My second concern is for the individual … Continue reading →

As I have noted previously, Greenleaf’s experience with students and faculty at Prescott College (Prescott, Arizona) in 1968 was one of his motivators to reflect upon and respond to two concepts: ‘serving’ and ‘leading’. In 1969 Greenleaf wrote his seminal … Continue reading →

Greenleaf writes: Everyone – literally everyone – within his sphere of influence has the chance for true greatness. Whether one makes it or not depends on what one chooses to be, within the circumstances where one now is. The opportunity … Continue reading →

Greenleaf writes: The choice I want to talk about, and one of the most difficult ones, is the choice to become ourselves. And I mean something more basic than just one’s outward demeanor. …I am thinking of being oneself in … Continue reading →