Have you ever noticed who dominates the discussions of servant leadership? Men. Men outnumber women by about two-to-one when it comes …
15 Great Quotes About Leadership Vision
Crafting a shared vision is one of the fundamental responsibilities of all leaders, servant-leaders included.* So without further ado, …
Servant-Leaders Are Good Tuning Forks
Servant-leaders are good tuning forks. Why do I say that? Three reasons. Like good tuning forks, servant-leaders set a standard of …
Sexual Harassment, Hostility & Servant Leadership: What to Do?
The news is full of celebrities, politicians and business people brought down by their own acts of sexual misconduct. And Time magazine …
15 Great Quotes About Self-Awareness
In my experience, the best leaders are highly self-aware. And the worst leaders? The worst wouldn’t know themselves if they bit …
Can Servant Leadership Be Taught?
“Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned.” That's a quote from Harold Geneen.* He is best known for being CEO of the ITT …
5 Reasons Servant-Leaders Are Not Like a Solar Eclipse
Today, the first total solar eclipse is visible coast to coast in the continental United States since 1919. Here at Cairnway headquarters …
15 Great Quotes About Generosity
Generosity is one of the three cardinal virtues of a servant-leader.* Indeed: Service is a true expression of generosity. So, I hope …
Nominations for a Servant Leadership Oscar
What fictional movie character would you nominate for a servant leadership Oscar award? Here, in alphabetical order, are eight …
May We Call You Boss?
How do you feel when you hear the word boss? If you hear a verb (“to boss around”), you might feel a bit defensive. If you are old …