Monthly Archives: June 2019

Caring is the essential motive. –Robert K. Greenleaf (‘Advices to Servants’) Becoming a servant-led organization rooted in learning requires a commitment to performance (seeking, in Greeleaf’s words, to shun mediocrity and embrace distinction) and practice (remember, Gentle Reader, practice does … Continue reading →

Leadership is a serious meddling in other people’s lives. –Max de Pree In 1990 Peter Senge published his seminal work: ‘The Fifth Discipline.’  He introduced us to the concept of the learning organization.  In 1993 Peter wrote this: ‘Learning Organizations … Continue reading →

…one is always searching. –Robert K. Greenleaf Good morning, Gentle Reader.  This morning we will conclude our brief exploration of some of the disciplines.  As a reminder here are the disciplines, we have explored five thus far: Listening, first Being … Continue reading →

Good morning Gentle Reader.  I have decided to step-aside this morning and offer you the following post.  I will continue with ‘Is Greenleaf’s Concept Realistic’ next time. Awareness does not bring comfort or solace.; it brings disturbance –Robert K. Greenleaf … Continue reading →

Our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world, as in being able to remake ourselves. –Gandhi Good morning, Gentle Reader.  This morning we will continue our brief exploration of some of the disciplines.  As a … Continue reading →