Category Archive: Servant-leadership

How to Overcome Arrogance

All that’s ugly in leadership begins with arrogance. You might be arrogant if you: Look down your nose on those you serve. Arrogance views others as burdens and irritations. Beat yourself up over… Continue reading

7 Ways to Take Responsibility for Team Success

The simplest definition of ‘leader’ is someone with followers. But how can you be worthy of being followed? “Leadership is a matter of how to be, not how to do.” Frances Hesselbein “Becoming… Continue reading

Ken Blanchard on Connecting with Your Boss

In a recent conversation with Ken Blanchard a viewer asked, “How do I respectfully encourage my boss to be a more servant leader?” (Facebook Live) People with lousy bosses often ask about Leading… Continue reading

10 Practices of Humility for Egotistical Leaders

Ego knowingly whispers, “You are the center of the universe.”   6 Symptoms of egotistical leadership: #1. Ego thinks “I” and “me”. Self-importance struggles to see life through the lens of others. Ego… Continue reading

A Servant Leader’s Heart and Habits by Ken Blanchard

A book giveaway!! 20 complimentary copies available. Leave a comment on this guest post by Ken Blanchard to become eligible to win one of TWENTY complimentary copies of Servant Leadership in Action: How You… Continue reading

When Servant-Leaders Choose to Advantage Others – Even if it Hurts

Putting the team first sounds great until advantaging others disadvantages you. The choice between personal advantage and organizational advantage speaks to the heart of servant leadership. “Win-win” is challenging when YOU win later… Continue reading