Modern Servant Leader

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Lead Like a Curling Sweeper

Modern Servant Leader

The sport of Curling makes an excellent analogy for servant leadership. In this sport, each player must lead in a way, but the Sweeper is like the servant leader. In contrast to the toxic leader, the servant leader may alter directions for the project, but seeks to serve the team in accomplishing the organization’s goals.

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What if Only the Coach Knows the Score, Time or Boundaries?

Modern Servant Leader

It’s 4th and goal, with seconds left in the game. Your team has a decision to make – take a knee, kick a field goal or go for the touchdown? In any professional sport , teams are constantly aware of the scoreboard. Similarly, your team can achieve a goal easily with no fiscal constraints or ethics.

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The 7 E’s Required for Social Media Success

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My favorite Sports store, Gazelle Sports , does a great job at this. After purchasing a pair of running shoes, the sales representative (Vicki) sent me a note, encouraging my goal of participation in a marathon. Support your audience through encouragement – especially when your product or services are involved.

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Top Leadership Experts to Follow in 2015

Modern Servant Leader

Now, here’s the list of the top leadership experts to follow in 2015: Name Category About Follower Ratio (1:x) Twitter Followers Twitter Following Facebook Followers Amy Jo Martin Digital Media, Sports NY Times Best Selling Author & Founder of @DigitalRoyalty. Get hands-on serious about achieving your goals. ~