Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

A stakeholder is anyone with a vested interest in your organization and leadership. Too often, leaders make decisions without considering all stakeholders. The for-profit sector focuses too much on investors. Nonprofits focus too much on their clients. Politicians often focus on their own constituents at the exclusion of others. As a leader in your organization, you should become more familiar with the term, “stakeholder” because that is who you should serve – all stakeholders

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Dear Opponent of Servant Leadership , No, I’m not naive. In fact, it’s quite the opposite… You Say I’m Naive. You think Servant Leadership doesn’t work “in the real world” I guess organizations practicing servant leadership like Southwest Airlines, Vanguard, REI, U.S. Cellular, Starbucks, Zappos, the U.S. Military and many, many more don’t operate in the “real world” As I exclaim the benefits of Servant Leadership, I see that look in yo

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

I know many executives struggling with the magnitude of social media opportunities and risks. I’m about to make them happy, because one key solution is simple: employee training. Below is a simple, 3 phase approach to prepare your organization for advances in the disruptive technology of social media. 1. All Employees. In order to engage your employees in social media, create awareness.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

It was a rare moment of granted wisdom. The kids were in Sunday school, my wife at choir rehearsal and there were 20 minutes before the next service. I found myself sitting beside “Earl”, an elderly congregant who spoke softly, moved slowly and had great wisdom to share… Colonel Eli Lilly – Founder of Eli Lilly & Company.

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