Comments for The Modern Servant Leader http://modernservantleader.com Servant Leadership & Technology Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on 5 Questions Every Interviewer Should Ask for Servant Leaders by Rabia Pisces http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/5-questions-every-interviewer-should-ask-for-servant-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-4853 Rabia Pisces Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=1968#comment-4853 can u add some more familiar questionss?????plz can u add some more familiar questionss?????plz

]]> Comment on S.O.C.I.A.L. Media Principles by Sridhar http://modernservantleader.com/technology/s-o-c-i-a-l-media-principles/comment-page-1/#comment-4852 Sridhar Wed, 16 May 2012 04:19:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3979#comment-4852 That was a brilliant article. I have chosen your Acronym as "acronym of the week" in my blog That was a brilliant article. I have chosen your Acronym as “acronym of the week” in my blog

]]> Comment on Leadership Quotes for Servant Leaders by Eric http://modernservantleader.com/resources/leadership-quotes-for-servant-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-4846 Eric Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:43:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=1131#comment-4846 Servant Leadership is diffidently a different way of thinking for most westerners today, we believe leaders to be bosses that others work for but real leadership is much deeper then that. Servant Leadership is diffidently a different way of
thinking for most westerners today, we believe leaders to be bosses that others
work for but real leadership is much deeper then that.

]]> Comment on 5 Tips for Practical and Helpful Passwords by Maggie McNulty http://modernservantleader.com/technology/5-tips-for-practical-and-helpful-passwords/comment-page-1/#comment-4845 Maggie McNulty Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:04:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=2970#comment-4845 Thanks Ben! These are excellent tips and ones I'll put to use. Maggie Thanks Ben! These are excellent tips and ones I’ll put to use. Maggie

]]> Comment on Introducing the Modern Servant Leader Logo by Don McBride http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/introducing-the-modern-servant-leader-logo/comment-page-1/#comment-4843 Don McBride Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:28:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=305#comment-4843 Often our organization has to provide an organizational chart, and of course, we use MS PowerPoint to design it for ease, but it follows the traditional, hierarchy with the executive leadership on top being supported by everyone else. Is there anything out there that can help us show this the way we want? dmcbride@accessfamilycare.org Often our organization has to provide an organizational chart, and of course, we use MS PowerPoint to design it for ease, but it follows the traditional, hierarchy with the executive leadership on top being supported by everyone else. Is there anything out there that can help us show this the way we want?
dmcbride@accessfamilycare.org

]]> Comment on Introducing the Modern Servant Leader Logo by drsanthan http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/introducing-the-modern-servant-leader-logo/comment-page-1/#comment-4842 drsanthan Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:53:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=305#comment-4842 Ben, I deeply resonate with the idea that the leader is in service to everyone in his ecosystem, and I particularly like how you have included all dimensions of life - home, spirit, society, etc. into the framework and logo.  I also commend your efforts to communicate through the model, that servant leadership is about having an attitude of service, and not sub-servience.  Ben, I deeply resonate with the idea that the leader is in service to everyone in his ecosystem, and I particularly like how you have included all dimensions of life – home, spirit, society, etc. into the framework and logo. 

I also commend your efforts to communicate through the model, that servant leadership is about having an attitude of service, and not sub-servience. 

]]> Comment on Does Your Team Feel “F—ing Unappreciated” Like McClane in Die Hard? by Kurt http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/does-your-team-feel-f-ing-unappreciated-like-mcclane-in-die-hard/comment-page-1/#comment-4841 Kurt Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:04:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3744#comment-4841 I usually read this a couple of times a week simply because it's my life at work!  I love this article.  I usually read this a couple of times a week simply because it’s my life at work!  I love this article. 

]]> Comment on How to Create a Priorities Map by Ben Lichtenwalner http://modernservantleader.com/resources/how-to-create-a-priorities-map/comment-page-1/#comment-4840 Ben Lichtenwalner Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:11:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3925#comment-4840 Good question Ryan-Allen. I've not used this as a team exercise yet. However, I could see it being a great team-building exercise. Perhaps having each draft their own and then assign someone to compile them for a team review of the full picture? Let me know if you try this out. Good question Ryan-Allen. I’ve not used this as a team exercise yet. However, I could see it being a great team-building exercise. Perhaps having each draft their own and then assign someone to compile them for a team review of the full picture? Let me know if you try this out.

]]> Comment on How to Create a Priorities Map by Ryan-Allen Bbm http://modernservantleader.com/resources/how-to-create-a-priorities-map/comment-page-1/#comment-4839 Ryan-Allen Bbm Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:35:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3925#comment-4839 Interesting idea - How involved should you get the team involved in developing this priorities map?  Have you ever tried to give everyone the task and see where they view the priorities of each team member? Interesting idea – How involved should you get the team involved in developing this priorities map?  Have you ever tried to give everyone the task and see where they view the priorities of each team member?

]]> Comment on Steve Jobs vs. Herb Kelleher – Hero Worship vs. Servant Leadership by Ben Lichtenwalner http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/steve-jobs-vs-herb-kelleher-hero-worship-vs-servant-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-4837 Ben Lichtenwalner Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=2966#comment-4837 Thank you for the thoughtful response! There were definitely many differences in the environments these two leaders operated. Mr. Jobs was a success by many people's standards and his legacy will continue to teach us much for years to come. Thanks again for sharing. Thank you for the thoughtful response! There were definitely many differences in the environments these two leaders operated. Mr. Jobs was a success by many people’s standards and his legacy will continue to teach us much for years to come. Thanks again for sharing.

]]> Comment on Steve Jobs vs. Herb Kelleher – Hero Worship vs. Servant Leadership by Carinaoreyes http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/steve-jobs-vs-herb-kelleher-hero-worship-vs-servant-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-4836 Carinaoreyes Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:51:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=2966#comment-4836 Diff leaders in diff industries, different products and services. You should not underestimate or dismiss Steve's much needed decisiveness, perhaps a bit of dictatorship, in getting and keeping Apple focused and leading it to greatness. In his book, he often credits the incredible talent around him including in his interview with Bill Gates. Steve surrounds himself with top talent versus what we often see in corporate companies: top politicians. He was narcissistic; however he, like Herb Kelleher, made one of the smoothest transition I have seen in my lifetime where growth continued beyond his legacy. That speaks volumes to his leadership, as well as Herb's. Rather than speak in either/or, both men exercised unparalleled leadership during their lifetime. Diff leaders in diff industries, different products and services. You should not underestimate or dismiss Steve’s much needed decisiveness, perhaps a bit of dictatorship, in getting and keeping Apple focused and leading it to greatness. In his book, he often credits the incredible talent around him including in his interview with Bill Gates. Steve surrounds himself with top talent versus what we often see in corporate companies: top politicians. He was narcissistic; however he, like Herb Kelleher, made one of the smoothest transition I have seen in my lifetime where growth continued beyond his legacy. That speaks volumes to his leadership, as well as Herb’s. Rather than speak in either/or, both men exercised unparalleled leadership during their lifetime.

]]> Comment on The Big Secret to Avoid Looking Like a Fool by Skip Prichard http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/the-big-secret-to-avoid-looking-like-a-fool/comment-page-1/#comment-4833 Skip Prichard Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:27:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3856#comment-4833 Ben, great post! I doubt the world will start posting their most embarrassing moments here (but maybe I'm wrong!).  All of us in leadership positions will find ourselves exactly in this place.  I've yet to find the device I am seeking to help me (the one where you can hit stop, rewind, and then have a chance to redo something). We are also more sensitive when we want to create a favorable impression, and yet I bet Jars of Clay wouldn't even remember the incident. Thanks for the thoughtful post. Ben, great post! I doubt the world will start posting their most embarrassing moments here (but maybe I’m wrong!).  All of us in leadership positions will find ourselves exactly in this place.  I’ve yet to find the device I am seeking to help me (the one where you can hit stop, rewind, and then have a chance to redo something). We are also more sensitive when we want to create a favorable impression, and yet I bet Jars of Clay wouldn’t even remember the incident. Thanks for the thoughtful post.

]]> Comment on 3 Tips for Stopping Gossipers and Helping Leadership by Ben Lichtenwalner http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/3-tips-for-stopping-gossipers-and-helping-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-4831 Ben Lichtenwalner Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:41:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3802#comment-4831 Thank you, Renegade. It is too often overlooked by leaders. I once heard a CEO of a major medical devices firm say, if he heard gossip, he gave that person one warning. If heard it again, you were fired. That CEO definitely did not overlook it! Thank you, Renegade. It is too often overlooked by leaders. I once heard a CEO of a major medical devices firm say, if he heard gossip, he gave that person one warning. If heard it again, you were fired. That CEO definitely did not overlook it!

]]> Comment on 3 Tips for Stopping Gossipers and Helping Leadership by Therenegadeleader http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/3-tips-for-stopping-gossipers-and-helping-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-4830 Therenegadeleader Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:10:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3802#comment-4830 The most common habit among employee in the office is gossip. We often overlooked this kind of problem, leaders should be aware of it and find better solution to avoid such bad practice. The most common habit among employee in the office is gossip. We often overlooked this kind of problem, leaders should be aware of it and find better solution to avoid such bad practice.

]]> Comment on 3 Tips for Stopping Gossipers and Helping Leadership by Ben Lichtenwalner http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/3-tips-for-stopping-gossipers-and-helping-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-4829 Ben Lichtenwalner Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:52:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3802#comment-4829 Love it Harvey! That is definitely another approach one could take. Thanks for sharing and remember, keep serving. Love it Harvey! That is definitely another approach one could take. Thanks for sharing and remember, keep serving.

]]> Comment on 3 Tips for Stopping Gossipers and Helping Leadership by HarveyWAustin http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/3-tips-for-stopping-gossipers-and-helping-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-4828 HarveyWAustin Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:05:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3802#comment-4828  Jeez, what pussyfooting.   Sure, these work if you want to stay popular and in the loop.(Oh, no, I am not a gossip.... I only listen to it.)      You want to really stop gossiping... simple.   Take the person who is gossiping and bring them to th person being gossiped about and say,  "Judy has something to tell you."   Not only will you be a stand against gossip but you will be out of the loop and people will avoid you.... Hooah!   a new chance for a new job!   Harvey  Jeez, what pussyfooting.   Sure, these work if you want to stay popular and in the loop.(Oh, no, I am not a gossip…. I only listen to it.)      You want to really stop gossiping… simple.  
Take the person who is gossiping and bring them to th person being
gossiped about and say,  “Judy has something to tell you.”   Not
only will you be a stand against gossip but you will be out of the loop
and people will avoid you…. Hooah!   a new chance for a new job!  

Harvey

]]> Comment on Why Meetings Suck (Costs) & How to Reveal It by Top Performers http://modernservantleader.com/resources/why-meetings-suck-costs-how-to-reveal-it/comment-page-1/#comment-4824 Top Performers Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:02:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=1113#comment-4824 and then we really allow the worms to escape the can,  and we assess the opportunity cost,  plus frequently the lost productivity as a result of emotional wear and tear  ... I created a simple meeting planning tool to share with my clients some hers back,  and the cost of the meeting is there for all to see  -  amazing how much urgency that can create  (especially in assessing who needs to be at the meeting,  or whether it is necessary at all) and then we really allow the worms to escape the can,  and we assess the opportunity cost,  plus frequently the lost productivity as a result of emotional wear and tear  …

I created a simple meeting planning tool to share with my clients some hers back,  and the cost of the meeting is there for all to see  -  amazing how much urgency that can create  (especially in assessing who needs to be at the meeting,  or whether it is necessary at all)

]]> Comment on Servant Leadership Manifesto by Saira Nikhat http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/servant-leadership-manifesto/comment-page-1/#comment-4823 Saira Nikhat Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:35:00 +0000 http://lichtenwalner.net/?p=123#comment-4823 Great concept !! I really like this extract from your article "We seek not to lead, but to serve first and find that, in serving, our greatest influence is leading. We seek not to use others for our own gain, but for their benefit and the benefit of their communities". An insight-ful write-up had no clue what Servant Leadership was all about prior to reading this piece  !!! Appreciate your efforts for sharing this to all  Great concept !! I really like this extract from your article “We seek not to lead, but to serve first and find that, in serving, our greatest influence is leading. We seek not to use others for our own gain, but for their benefit and the benefit of their communities”.

An insight-ful write-up had no clue what Servant Leadership was all about prior to reading this piece  !!! Appreciate your efforts for sharing this to all 

]]> Comment on 10 Ways to Bring New Insight to Your Organization by Ben Lichtenwalner http://modernservantleader.com/resources/10-ways-to-bring-new-insight-to-your-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-4820 Ben Lichtenwalner Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:17:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3141#comment-4820 Great point! Don't wait - start one today. Execution is so much more valuable than simple idea generation. Thank you for sharing. Great point! Don’t wait – start one today. Execution is so much more valuable than simple idea generation. Thank you for sharing.

]]> Comment on Servant Leadership Manifesto by Ben Lichtenwalner http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/servant-leadership-manifesto/comment-page-1/#comment-4819 Ben Lichtenwalner Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:07:00 +0000 http://lichtenwalner.net/?p=123#comment-4819 Absolutely John! I could use tips and advice from you - getting my 3 year old to listen is far more challenging than anything I do in my 9 to 5... Absolutely John! I could use tips and advice from you – getting my 3 year old to listen is far more challenging than anything I do in my 9 to 5…

]]> Comment on Servant Leadership Manifesto by John Fisher http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/servant-leadership-manifesto/comment-page-1/#comment-4818 John Fisher Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:42:00 +0000 http://lichtenwalner.net/?p=123#comment-4818 Does this mean that Mr. Mom's are great leaders too?  I spent a significant amount of time paying Mr. Mom when my children were young.  I think I learned some valuable lessons in how to get children to do what you want, even when they don't really want to do it. Does this mean that Mr. Mom’s are great leaders too?  I spent a significant amount of time paying Mr. Mom when my children were young.  I think I learned some valuable lessons in how to get children to do what you want, even when they don’t really want to do it.

]]> Comment on 10 Ways to Bring New Insight to Your Organization by Ryan-Allen McKinney http://modernservantleader.com/resources/10-ways-to-bring-new-insight-to-your-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-4817 Ryan-Allen McKinney Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:27:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3141#comment-4817 This is a great list.  You don't need to wait for the boss to get around to putting these together.  Anyone can start a book club, lunch & learn, or idea share forum.  If you see a need for a collaborative effort and the sharing of ideas - find a way to fill the void.  This is a great list.  You don’t need to wait for the boss to get around to putting these together.  Anyone can start a book club, lunch & learn, or idea share forum.  If you see a need for a collaborative effort and the sharing of ideas – find a way to fill the void. 

]]> Comment on Stop Complaining About What You Permit by The Best of This Week | The Student Center http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/stop-complaining-about-what-you-permit/comment-page-1/#comment-4815 The Best of This Week | The Student Center Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:04:47 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3620#comment-4815 [...] The biggest hindrance to our personal goals and dreams is the misaligned behavior we tolerate in our own lives. That was the topic of a post I wrote last Friday.  This week, @blichtenwalner Wrote an awesome article that dovetails nicely with that though. Check out his article on Complaining About What You Permit. [...] [...] The biggest hindrance to our personal goals and dreams is the misaligned behavior we tolerate in our own lives. That was the topic of a post I wrote last Friday.  This week, @blichtenwalner Wrote an awesome article that dovetails nicely with that though. Check out his article on Complaining About What You Permit. [...]

]]> Comment on 7 Leadership Lessons from Yoda by Ben Lichtenwalner http://modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership/7-leadership-lessons-from-yoda/comment-page-1/#comment-4814 Ben Lichtenwalner Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:02:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=3416#comment-4814 Thank you, Jessica, for all the great feedback. I am thrilled to hear of the comprehensive approach in your ethics course. Too many of these programs only focus on legal aspects. Keep up the amazing work and service you do with BB/BS too! Thank you, Jessica, for all the great feedback. I am thrilled to hear of the comprehensive approach in your ethics course. Too many of these programs only focus on legal aspects. Keep up the amazing work and service you do with BB/BS too!

]]> Comment on Resources for the Beginning Servant Leader by Ben Lichtenwalner http://modernservantleader.com/resources/resources-for-the-beginning-servant-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-4813 Ben Lichtenwalner Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:07:00 +0000 http://modernservantleader.com/?p=2381#comment-4813 Happy to be of service, Monty. Thank you for all you do and please, keep serving! Happy to be of service, Monty. Thank you for all you do and please, keep serving!

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