Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The article, titled, “Beam Me Up Scotty,” talks about me being too focused on my own career — causing me to miss an opportunity to learn from my boss, who was a very quiet, humble servant leader. I was in my late 20s at the time and thought I was a good leader. I spent most of my career as a power leader.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

NOTE: if this had been later in my career I would have taken her aside and politely given her some upward feedback — but I was a rookie at the time and lacked the psychological safety or skills to do that well, so I stayed silent. I know a lot of leaders who struggle with this. Trust comes from reciprocity.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 29, 2010

The leader-first and the servant-first are two extreme types. Some of these servant leaders express reluctance to “impose” on others to help with the workload. When you can begin to refuse to do the things that have lower impact for you and the organization, you are on your way to truly being a servant leader.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Humility also happens to be the surest sign of authenticity in someone who claims to be a servant leader. Is it possible to be a leader without being humble? I have always been intrigued by the concept of the "servant leader" a term coined I think by Robert K. Mitch A very good article, thanks.

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Modern Servant Leader

OCTOBER 9, 2012

David McCuistion is a Modern Servant Leader subscriber and fellow Servant Leadership advocate. When I heard of his military background, Servant Leadership experience and his platform in Vanguard Organizational Leadership , I asked him for an interview. How do you define Servant Leadership? Introduction.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

That day changed my life and career. Leadership Development Actions Growth Leadership motivation Purpose Servant Leaders Values' The only thing I remember him saying was, “If you don’t vote, don’t complain.”. “I said, ‘Somebody should do something about that.’ ’ Then I realized I am somebody.”.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Take this opportunity to ensure you’re ready to be the best leader you can be. You are responsible for your career. Yes, many employers should take a greater interest in the career development of their employees. You are the owner of your career. appeared first on Modern Servant Leader. Not your boss.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

My grandfather didn’t use the term “delayed gratification,” but that’s what he was talking about, and it’s a critical part of servant leadership. Servant leaders think long-term. Just like investing, a great leader is thinking about the long-term future of the team and of the organization. Did I influence a career?

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Stop by your team member’s office, visit your business partner for lunch or take that time to email your old boss and let them know how they helped your career. The post Thanksgiving at the Office appeared first on Modern Servant Leader. No, time is more precious than money. Yes, we have plenty for which we are thankful.

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Engaging Leader

JUNE 22, 2020

Dave Shurna joins me to discuss tips from his new book about breaking through barriers of all types, and how to be a servant leader helping break barriers for other people too. . Whether in our personal lives, at work, or in our communities, we all face challenges that can prevent us from reaching our full potential.

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 7, 2019

They change careers. Otherwise, you are only a manager with a title, not a servant leader leading with others in mind. Caring about others is a crucial quality of servant leadership. Servant leaders recognize that the best leaders respect, trust and care for the whole person. They retire.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2012

Sadly, too many leaders believe their legacy is something to be constructed at the end of their careers in an attempt to preserve a testimony to their accomplishments and achievements. The pivotal point in leadership maturity is when you remove yourself from the spotlight and focus on building into others.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 1, 2014

For example, in “ Seven Ways to Sell Your Ideas to Management ,” Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shares how to present your ideas in order to get them implemented – a skill you need to master if you want to be an influential leader in your company. Character of a Leader. Need a little tongue-in-cheek advice?

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Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 15, 2018

I am amazed by the wealth of information and his wisdom, especially for servant-leadership advocates and practitioners. In this interview we cover a wide range of topics that Modern Servant Leader readers will enjoy. Industries or Fields not fit for Servant-Leadership? Bad Boss to Servant-Leader Bad Boss 6:12 24:18.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

Sometimes leaders are described by what they believe leaders do and how they approach their role, such as the systematic leader (leaders who use and rely on a set of methods and management tools) or the servant leader (a leadership philosophy in which the main role of the leader is as servant).

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Modern Servant Leader

MAY 28, 2013

As a Modern Servant Leader reader, I bet you’ve done some great leadership reflection – both on yourself and others. Again, if you seek to remain anonymous, provide how many years you’ve been in the position or career. Leader: How did they come to the role of leader? You: Who you are in general.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Developing the Mindset and Skill Set of a Servant Leader by @kenblanchard via @BKpub. How To Be a Tough Leader Without Being a Jerk by @WScottCochrane. It's Time to Recalibrate Your Career Conversation Cadence by @Julie_WG. The mindsets and practices of excellent CEOs via @McKinsey.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 1, 2013

Joel Garfinkle from Career Advancement Blog presents How to stop employee turnover in the first 90 days. “We When it comes to making career and leadership changes, there are three variables that come into play. Sharlyn Lauby from HR Bartender presents Is Leading While Learning Really Effective. “In

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

It only matters that they possess the requisite skills for the job, and that they are willing to apply those skills for the benefit of those they lead.

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Miles Anthony Smith

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Do Leadership Books Really Help Advance Your Life and Career? Even if you manage to find what appears to be solid leadership advice, does it actually help you advance your career and become a better leader? The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle: How to Become a Servant Leader James C.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 29, 2011

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 18, 2023

The unwritten rule was clear: support him, or you limit your career options. And yes, I’d limited my career choices under that CIO. However, as I learned soon after, I boosted my career options with his successor and the many excellent leaders in the room who went on to leadership roles in other organizations.

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Modern Servant Leader

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The post Bad Bosses: The Bloodsucking Mosquitoes You May Deserve appeared first on Modern Servant Leader. If you or your organization considers addressing the root-cause of bad bosses, contact Ben and let’s see how we can help.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2018

F ORMER FIRST LADY Barbara Bush was a servant leader. She was a valuable ally in her husband’s political career. Whether you are talking about education, career, or service, you're talking about life -- and life really must have joy. One of the most beloved first ladies in American history. Her son George W.

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Modern Servant Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The post Sean Payton Demonstrates Leadership Weaknesses appeared first on Modern Servant Leader. If you or your organization could use some help building better bosses, contact Ben for an exploratory call.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The Climber seeks first to climb the career ladder. Climbers make decisions for the organization based on the implications to their career. Although one is better for most tribes, each has its place. Which are you? Climbers only contributes if it will help them climb. Climbers seek to promote themselves over their peers.

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Modern Servant Leader

MARCH 4, 2024

Yet this example stands out amongst all the rest as it comes not from the height of someone’s career, not at the moment of peak celebration, but at the announcement of retirement. His retirement speech exemplified the principles of servant leadership. And you don’t need to be a fan of sports to appreciate the message.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 4, 2023

6191) appeared first on Modern Servant Leader. Sources for this article included: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] The post Beyond the Paycheck: Could Curtailing Executive Overcompensation Also Curtail Bad Boss Behaviors™?

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 4, 2023

6191) appeared first on Modern Servant Leader. Sources for this article included: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] The post Beyond the Paycheck: Could Curtailing Executive Overcompensation Also Curtail Bad Boss Behaviors™?

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 5, 2013

Chris Edmonds , from Driving Results Through Culture : “My piece of advice for a new leader or manager: It''s NOT about YOU (the leader); it''s about THEM (employees). GreatBosses are servant leaders that create a safe, inspiring workplace where employees THRIVE. Part II – Five Wrong Reasons for Becoming a Manager?”.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 28, 2011

Posted in Leadership Development “Jeff, when you’re a leader, there’s going to be at least one person at any given time who thinks he was put on this earth to be your greatest critic.” This nugget of wisdom came from Jeff’s mentor many years ago as Jeff assumed the first of many influential leadership positions of his career.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Much of what I practice in both leadership and technology roles, I first learned early in my career. In fact, the early years of my career formed the lens through which I view most of my professional perspectives. After college, I joined the Career Development Program at Air Products & Chemicals. For the Career Starter.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 2, 2013

For example, if you only want to drive fiscal returns for investors and don’t care what happens to employees, your community or the environment in the process, servant leadership may not work. For example, if you believe the company exists to serve you and not the other way around, another form of leadership may be better.

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Modern Servant Leader

JULY 11, 2024

In her efforts to raise the profession, she is also working with her team and the Association of Proposal Management Professionals to increase awareness and develop career paths. The post Danelle Morrow | Profile in Servant Leadership for Sales & Marketing appeared first on Modern Servant Leader. Keep serving!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 11, 2011

But those are behaviors borne from his experiences, not traits of his career. And what can leaders learn from that? True, Tristan West, one of the key characters in my novel Radiance , isn’t entirely likable. He’s angry, hard-drinking, self-centered and resentful, a real curmudgeon.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Discuss the importance of their commitment: It is important for them to know that they are responsible for their own actions and career. When they make a promise to follow through on an action that will further their career, they should follow through. This shows they are committed to themselves as well as the relationship.

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