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Servant-Leadership 101: Nonpartisan Lesson (Moneyball Movie Example)

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The second-to-last principle in the Acronym Model of SERVANT-Leadership is Nonpartisan. This 6-minute lesson demonstrates the Nonpartisan principle, through the example of Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) and Peter Brand (Jonah Hill). Servant-Leadership Principle Reflection Questions on Nonpartisan. MOVIE CREDIT. Sony Pictures.

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Leadership Lessons in Southwest Airline’s Fall From Grace

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There are leadership lessons in Southwest Airline’s fall from grace. The company has been a servant-leadership darling since it’s inception and co-founder Herb Kelleher applied the principles for decades before stepping down as CEO in 2001. So what went wrong and what can leaders learn from the example?

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Accountability: Servant-Leadership in Sales

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It really ticks me off when people describe servant-leadership as “soft management” This misconception often leads to the fear of poor accountability. Make sure your leadership and sales team understand why accountability is important for your company. Explain Why Accountability Matters.

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Leadership Lessons in Southwest Airline’s Fall From Grace

Modern Servant Leader

There are leadership lessons in Southwest Airline’s fall from grace. The company has been a servant-leadership darling since it’s inception and co-founder Herb Kelleher applied the principles for decades before stepping down as CEO in 2001. So what went wrong and what can leaders learn from the example?

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Our Nation’s Founders Would be Embarrassed by Our Leadership

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The men who signed that document would be embarrassed by our leadership. The creation of that document, it’s adoption, and the freedom of our nation would not have been possible without great leadership. The 56 leaders who signed The Declaration of Independence knew great leadership.

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Leadership – I Do Not Think it Means What You Think it Means

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Many people do not understand leadership. Here are some examples when people incorrectly label something as leadership. Leadership is not… …when someone needs to force the team to an action. Control, alone, is not leadership. One earns a leadership role – it is not given to them.

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Southwest Airlines 2011 Results Reflect Benefits of Servant Leadership

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The company has been a role model of servant leadership since its founding by Herb Kelleher (and others). Jordan reflected the company’s commitment to servant leadership. It was clear Southwest would not practice “soft management” – a common misconception of servant leadership.

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