In the 1970s, and during the war in the United States, a researcher described how "[military] [l]eaders serve the newest followers when they welcome them to the installation, driving them to where ...

What is the purpose of a leader? Should a leader set direction, decide strategy, and tell others what to do, or should a leader be a facilitator, helping the group to achieve shared goals? Most of us ...

Servant leadership—you've probably read about or heard the term. It sounds so empowered, so above the performance expectations of the average business leader. Servant leadership is a transformative ...

I have to admit up front that I have an exceedingly bad reaction to the name of the concept, “servant leadership.” I think some of the reaction is feminist: I am not anyone’s servant. Just because I ...

Question: In a job interview recently, the hiring manager corrected me after I talked about my leadership experience. He said, “It sounds more to me like you’re a servant leader.” What’s the ...

The new chief medical officer of Memorial Healthcare System seeks to build relationships, foster trust, and embrace teamwork. Servant leadership embraces a team approach and facilitates everyone's ...

For servant leaders, you probably know the qualities that you embody, as outlined below. Here’s a great guide to servant leadership if you wish to know more. 1. You are an Active Listener Active ...

Dr. Laura Flores Cailloux is exactly the kind of person we need representing us on the Mount Vernon School Board. Over the years I have had the opportunity to collaborate with Laura through the ...

Firefighter engagement is crucial for the effectiveness and well-being of fire service teams, yet many departments struggle with low levels of motivation and involvement. Diminished firefighter ...

Amid a particularly demanding time in the mental health care field, Sound Community Services in Connecticut’s southeastern corner landed a Top Workplaces award and Chief Executive Officer Gino DeMaio ...

Whether you’re running a single location or a 10,000-unit restaurant chain, success is built on the shoulders of those who show up to work and believe in your vision. As a leader, you may have an ...