Monthly Archives: March 2021

Last time we briefly explored implementing Greenleaf’s listening, first from in here – listening to what emerges from within self.  At the same time that we strive to listen to what is emerging from within our self we also strive … Continue reading →

When confronted with a problem, paradox, polarity, dilemma or conflict (especially a conflict of ‘values’ and/or a conflict involving ‘resources’) the servant-first (individual, ‘team,’ and institution) always begins in here (Greenleaf’s words) not out there (Greenleaf’s words).  The servant-first seeks … Continue reading →

So, we begin with ‘servant-first’ (who one is at one’s core) – the person as servant, the ‘team’ as servant, (think: team, department, division) and the institution as servant.  Greenleaf provides us with some guidelines that help assess each of … Continue reading →

In 1975 my mentor, Lowell, introduced me to Greenleaf’s concept of the ‘Servant-as-Leader.’  In 1978 someone asked me for the first time: ‘How do we implement servant-leadership?’  I cannot begin to count the number of times I have been asked … Continue reading →

We – you and I, Gentle Reader – are imperfect human beings.  Because we are imperfect we will choose to use our power in both healthy and in unhealthy ways; we will use our power in nurturing ways and in … Continue reading →