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We've seen the negative impact of self-serving leaders in every sector of our society. Not infrequently, they end up bringing down their entire organization. But there is another way. Servant leaders lead by serving their people, not by exalting themselves. In this collection, edited by legendary business author and lifelong servant leader Ken Blanchard and his longtime editor Renee Broadwell, leading businesspeople, best-selling authors, and spiritual leaders offer tools for implementing this proven - but for some, still radical - leadership model.

Learn the power of serving and discover why being a servant leader is the smartest choice you can make right now Leadership that is self-serving, autocratic, or dictatorial is so last century. Organizations must give up the outdated leadership techniques if they wish to advance in society. These techniques include tight hierarchies, which provide workers little to no opportunity to advance their careers inside the organization and drive down the value of labor. The age of servant leadership is now. The servant model, renowned for its unconventional style of management, may improve employee ...

A classic work on leadership for business men and women, government leaders, and all people in positions of authority.

Over a third of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" adhere to a principle called "servant leadership". James C. Hunter's runaway best seller The Servant introduced over a million listeners around the world to this philosophy of leading through courage, compassion, and character. Now with The Servant Leadership Training Course, this acclaimed author teaches listeners immediate, practical techniques for applying the revolutionary principles.

What is the best way to lead a team of church volunteers? What is the most effective way to run a church ministry team? How should I relate to my volunteers to get the most done? How do I keep my volunteers motivated, engaged, and faithful? If you have ever asked yourself these questions (and more) or wondered what the best leadership model is for you to use in your church, this book can help you!

Many companies struggle with retaining employees and getting projects in on time. They hire the best, and before they know it, these individuals have left for different companies. Sometimes, it is for more money and, sometimes, not. It seems impossible to find an employee who has any loyalty any longer, and the problem just gets so much worse when unemployment rates are done.

The world needs servant leaders - people who love unconditionally, give of themselves sacrificially, and leave a legacy worth following. If each of us would choose to be a servant leader, we could change the effect of the generational dysfunctions that exists in our world today. In Servant Leadership: Leading Today for a Better Tomorrow, John Wallace Whitehead poses that we have a model of servant leadership to follow. That model is Jesus, whose method has stood the test of time.

Being a leader is not easy. It takes determination, passion, and an insatiable inner fire for excellence. Being a servant leader is even harder. Why? Because it takes strength of character not to let wealth, fame, influence, or power dilute your vision and bring out the best in everyone. But we are getting ahead of ourselves.