What is Servant Leadership?

Have you ever encountered a person who truly challenged your understanding of the world? Ann McGee-Cooper encountered such a person in Robert K. Greenleaf, the humble man credited with launching the modern servant leadership movement. Bob Greenleaf mentored Ann during the last 10 years of his life. He helped Ann realize Servant leadership is something that […]

Imagine this scenario: You are applying for a management role within a company that embraces servant leadership. What questions might the interviewer ask to determine whether you have what it takes to succeed as a servant-leader? Here are four that might come up: Do you believe it’s your role as a manager to care personally

Not long ago, I interviewed a best-selling author whose book advocates servant leadership ideals but never uses the term “servant leadership.” I asked if the author was familiar with servant leadership. “Yes, I think so, but I’m not sure how you define servant leadership. If you mean that leaders must always sacrifice themselves for those