Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 15, 2018

Larry Spears was the CEO of the Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership for nearly two decades. Larry is also the one who studied Greenleaf’s writings for years, extracted and shared the very popular 10 Characteristics of Servant-Leadership. A very humble man, he often points to Robert Greenleaf as the source of his message.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 10, 2011

Because you are doing such great work, she’ll soon tap you with her enchanted wand and sprinkle you with sparkly fairy dust and you’ll get that key project, significant promotion, raise, bonus or new career that you’ve been waiting for.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 31, 2015

Being focused on priorities doesn’t mean you have no life outside of a particular goal or project. This means that the beginning of a new project is the toughest part. It’s where many projects or goals die. But the last 2 percent of any project can seem tougher than everything that came before. Priorities Shift Over Time.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The reason why the original draft of their development plans sometimes focus on a big project they want to complete and not their personal behavior or character was becoming clear. On the other hand, it’s so much easier, and less scary, to imagine successfully completing that big old project or getting that coveted promotion.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 8, 2010

It was seen as my leadership quality but I ask myself this: “Did I take too much time to decide?&# “Would it have been better for the org, the project, and the employee if I had made a decision to fire quickly?&# There is never really a right answer to that. Everything is situational but just some thoughts to consider.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 11, 2015

That said, a digital-only distribution model greatly limits brick and mortar distribution (and discovery), so the author's team would be wise to consult an expert to weigh the pros & cons of digital publishing versus a traditional or hybrid publishing model to determine the best approach for their project and goals. About the Author.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Mike: October 17, 2010 at 10:55 pm Mary JO, I have to say I feel valued every time I can get a project finished on time. Carina Mary Jo Asmus : October 17, 2010 at 10:14 pm Carina, the quote is wonderful. Thank you for sharing it with us. Also I do not hesitate to tell our technicians how much I value their hard work and dedication.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

This will increase buy-in for the projects you decide to move ahead with. Set priorities When you get overwhelmed with new ideas (wouldn’t that be great?, ask the people who were involved in coming up with the ideas to assist in priority-setting.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Even though I do talk to and work with my peers and direct reports every day they may not be completely filled in with the details of a project that I’m working on. Mike Mary Jo Asmus : September 16, 2010 at 9:35 am Mike, another way to stay in more frequent contact, particularly with important projects, is to have a daily meeting.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

” –Robert Greenleaf. “Leadership is the art of influencing others to their maximum performance to accomplish any task, objective or project.” . “Leadership is about service to others and a commitment to developing more servants as leaders. It involves co-creation of a commitment to a mission.”

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

While many authors have written about the concept of servant leadership, one of the best definitions still comes from Robert Greenleaf , who originally coined the phrase in an essay published back in 1970. In it, Greenleaf writes, “The servant-leader is servant first…it begins with that natural feeling that one wants to serve.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I also believe that attitude projection is a key determining factor to the opportunities that life provides for us. I am a firm believer in the fact that attitude is everything. I think that it is important to respond positively to the situations in our life and be grateful for everything that we have.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Praising, for example would be when a leader will make it a point to let an employee know that they did a good job on a specific task or project. You have come up with a pretty good list, but if I were to add to it, I would include praising and respecting.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 31, 2015

Don't Just Do It, Overdo It -- Serial Winners launch into every project with a mindset and plan to overdo it at the start. They know the clock is ticking and they need to continually make decisions and take action. If you don't go for what you want, you'll get whatever life hands you.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Martin's Press, 2018) What began as a project to provide guidance to a select group of founders in the Webb Investment Network has been expanded and offered to founders of all types and those who need to have a founder’s mindset. Entrepreneurial Leader : A Lifetime of Adventures in Business, Education, and Government by William H.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

had done this when I was leading the project to get feed back from vendors and colleagues but not managers. I am honored to have this post be one of your weekly selections! kala: September 30, 2010 at 12:34 pm Feedback is good for every employee. But getting right feedback is difficult.I There is always fear between management and employee.

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Chris Brady

JULY 19, 2010

I am reminded in it of the great quote from John Greenleaf Whittier, "For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, 'It might have been' " May these words never be so said of us, as you so eloquently said them here of Leonardo da Vinci. Thank you for sharing it.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Greenleaf first introduced the concept of servant leadership to businesses in the mid-1900s. It can begin with small actions — an agendaless call to discuss “what’s going on,” an impromptu invite for lunch or coffee, or an unscheduled visit to the shop floor or project space to see how the team’s doing.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Rebel Brown : I began to realize that regardless of my client’s size or market focus, from early stage to small business to enterprise, I was constantly having to deal with the same challenges in thinking and planning, before we could focus on the project objectives. As humans we are Natural Born Gravity Machines.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 22, 2010

For example, if you are working on a project and the client says they must have a new design by Tuesday, don’t wait until Friday night to open up the job. First, think about how your actions may affect the group. Open it up the same day the client asks for it to give everyone ample time to do their job.

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