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Sean Payton Demonstrates Leadership Weaknesses  

Modern Servant Leader

When Sean Payton took over as head coach of the professional US football team, The Denver Broncos , it was a team in distress. Payton’s bad boss behavior bit him in the ass, a few months later, when the man he mocked soundly defeated his team. Therefore, it’s a great tool for assessing the effectiveness of leaders.

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SERVANT Leaders are Needful – Acronym Model

Modern Servant Leader

Background: This post is part of a series defining the principles of Servant Leadership via the acronym SERVANT ( Selfless , Empathetic , Resolute , Virtuous , Authentic , Needful and Thorough). For more, visit the overview at this link or sign up for the free online course, Servant Leadership 101.

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SERVANT Leaders are Virtuous – Acronym Model

Modern Servant Leader

Background: This post is part of a series defining the principles of Servant Leadership via the acronym SERVANT ( Selfless , Empathetic , Resolute , Virtuous, Authentic, Needful and Thorough). For more, visit the overview at this link or sign up for the free online course, Servant Leadership 101.

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Thanksgiving at the Office

Modern Servant Leader

What about your team, customers, business partners and boss? Giving Thanks for the Team Did you give thanks for your team? Stop by your team member’s office, visit your business partner for lunch or take that time to email your old boss and let them know how they helped your career. Did you thank them then?

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Aim Higher: Servant Leaders Think Long Term

Skip Prichard

Leaders Think Long Term. The concept of delayed gratification is applicable to leadership. Great leaders think about tomorrow, not only today.” My grandfather didn’t use the term “delayed gratification,” but that’s what he was talking about, and it’s a critical part of servant leadership. Did I influence a career?

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4 Strategies to Remove Fear from Your Leadership

Leading with Trust

Ken Blanchard and I address this topic in our book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. I’ve observed many leaders who manage people through fear. They think pointing out mistakes, being critical, or even yelling at team members will get them to perform better.

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Your First 90 Days: How to Start Your New Leadership Role Right.

Modern Servant Leader

Your first 90 days in a new leadership role are critical to your success. Instead, begin by meeting the team, learning internal products and services as well as their strengths and weaknesses. These 7 principles are based on the Acronym Model of SERVANT Leadership®. Put people first, build teams, and be a steward.