Back in the late ’90s, an employee started in one of the companies I run. He was supposed to be a temporary hire and his data entry job wasn’t the most exciting. But fast forward a decade: The ...

When you hear the term "servant leadership," what do you picture? Leaders serving drinks and hors d'oeuvres? Or, do visions of strong, selfless leaders who empower their teams and inspire change come ...

How can a leader be a servant? Leaders are supposed to govern a hierarchy; they are supposed to be the most important person in the room. However, the concept of servant leadership says otherwise.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — For decades, studies have shown men are more likely than women to be perceived as good leaders—even when they do or say the same things. But when it comes to servant leadership, women ...

There is much we in higher education can learn from Lincoln, not the least of which is his approach to leadership. He led with courage, conviction and a vision of service that encompassed America. It ...