Monthly Archives: May 2021

Greenleaf writes: The prospect for the servant idea rests almost entirely, I believe, on some among usinvesting the energy and taking the risks to inspire with a vision.   In our large and complex society, a single compelling prophetic voice may … Continue reading →

Greenleaf writes: In 1970, when I chose to advocate in writing, the servant-leader concept, both words serve and lead were in a shadow.  Lead seems to have recovered some stature, but serve is still questioned by many thoughtful people.  I … Continue reading →

Responsible people build. –Robert K. Greenleaf In his 1988 iteration of his essay, ‘Servant: Retrospect & Prospect’ Greenleaf writes: …let us look past the individual to the institution in which he or she serves: what (or who) makes that institution … Continue reading →

Greenleaf writes: How can we elicit optimal service from people and institutions, as long as competition is uncritically accepted as good and is deeply imbedded in the culture?  In the preparation of young potential servants to be servant-leaders, the issue … Continue reading →

Greenleaf writes: If a young potential servant-leader can accept that the first protection against the corruption of power is never to undertake a power-wielding role alone…  It is not easy and natural for one who is deeply entrenched as a … Continue reading →