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Servant Leaders Outperform Because They Connect

Michael Lee Stallard

Here’s an example of a servant leader that brings the force of connection to life. Servant leaders such as Admiral Clark outperform other leaders because they move people to “surrender the me for the we” and it is nearly always the case that we accomplish more when we are pulling together than when we are drifting apart.

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Bad Boss Behaviors Cause #2: Unclear Expectations

Modern Servant Leader

Imagine you’re standing in the middle of a leadership development carnival, surrounded by many competing voices. Each voice promises to turn you into the next great leader. Welcome to the insanity of modern leadership development. You’re baffled over where to start your leadership journey.

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No Joke: The April 1st, 2013 Leadership Development Carnival

Great Leadership By Dan

Welcome to the April 1st, 2013 Leadership Development Carnival! However, this year is different, because I get to host the April Carnival and bring you an outstanding collection of the “best of the best” in leadership development. presents Which of These is Ethical Leadership?

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Responsive Leadership: Needed Now More Than Ever

Leading Blog

In these fast-paced, ever-changing, turbulent, and most stressful times, a major challenge that all leaders face is how to reduce skepticism and build greater trust and confidence in their role, their decisions, and in the organization they lead. Her personal commitment to improve society extends to active community and civic engagement.

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Are You a Servant Leader? Whom Do You Serve?

The Practical Leader

Recent Client work with culture change, service/quality improvement, safety, and leadership development has led to discussions of values, intentions, and drivers of behavior change. Some leaders will tell you, using a popular descriptor, that they aspire to be ‘servant leaders.’

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When a Psychopath Inhabits the C-Suite

Michael Lee Stallard

Some end up in correctional institutions while others end up in leadership positions where they create dog-eat-dog cultures or cultures that are indifferent to human beings (this is opposed to Servant Leaders who create “Connection Cultures”).

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Connection Cultures in Faith Communities

Michael Lee Stallard

Session 1 – The Case for Connection Session 2 – Creating a Connection Culture Session 3 – Inspiring Identity Session 4 – Knowledge Flow Session 5 – Committed Members and Servant Leaders No Comment No comments yet Posting your comment. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?