Servant Leadership & Technology
This simple graphic depicts the difference between a Bad Boss and a Good Leader. I love it, because it highlights some key attributes, including: 1. Role of the Team: The Bad Boss expects the team to serve them. The Good Leader serves the team. 2. Command vs. Participate: Bad Bosses command others to do what [...]
Danger Will Robinson, Danger! One symptom of a leader caving to her own ego is one who begins to confuse accountability with responsibility. Accountability is when you own the ultimate result – pass or fail. Responsibility is when you are the one to deliver the result. Too often, I’ve seen good managers cave to their [...]
If you have a seagull manager, consider how you would respond to the birds and adjust those practices for the business world. You can resist the seagull manager
A Seagull Manager describes one who raise alarms based on little knowledge, provide negative feedback, then leave others to clean up the mess. Sound familiar?
W.E.B. Du Bois was the first African American to receive a PhD from Harvard University, instrumental in the foundation and development of NAACP…
Harriet Jacobs was an African American who escaped slavery, was an influential abolitionist & ardent educator. She wrote “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl”.
Isabella Baumfree, the African-American abolitionist & women’s rights activist became Sojourner Truth to reflect her calling to travel and spread the truth.
Use this Leadership Assessment to assess yourself or another person against Servant Leadership attributes. The format is simple and includes 18 questions, each with an example of Servant Leadership for the relevant question.
Martin Luther King is among the greatest Servant Leaders this world has ever seen. His vision, leadership and ultimate sacrifice blazed a path for millions. There are many great posts, videos and other references that remind us of his vision and social injustices he would fight still today. Below are some of my favorites.
