Why read The Power of Servant Leadership?

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Based on the seminal work of Robert K. Greenleaf, a former AT&T executive who coined the term almost thirty years ago, servant-leadership emphasizes an emerging approach to leadership—one which puts serving others, including employees, customers, and community, first.

The Power of Servant Leadership is a collection of eight of Greenleaf's…

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1 author picked The Power of Servant Leadership as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Lorraine Flower

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For me, the idea of leading by serving others, of helping them grow to be their best, expresses one of the core principles of leadership–releasing the potential in others. Service was the background track of my early corporate career in an organisation striving to do this globally.

The principles of servant leadership–empowering others and ethical and sustainable leadership–sit well with my spiritual values. This book has played a significant part in my journey to leading and living more consciously.

What also stood out for me was Greenleaf’s introduction of the concept of stewardship–we are, after all, just stewards…

From Lorraine's list on The best books on leading business consciously to create a better world for all.