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encouraging leaders to begin by looking at what they themselves want to become and then to bring this knowledge into their daily leadership.
how the principles of servant-leadership can enhance our understanding and practice of philanthropy.
examining the board chairperson's especially vital role as a servant- leader.
exploring what leaders learn from being followers.

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“Servant-leadership has never been more applicable to the world of leadership than it is today.”
--Ken Blanchard, author, The Heart of Leadership

“We are each indebted to Greenleaf for bringing spirit and values into the workplace.”
--Peter Block, author, Stewardship

“I congratulate the Greenleaf Center for its invaluable service to society and for carrying the torch of servant-leadership over the years.”
--Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

“Robert Greenleaf takes us beyond cynicism and cheap tricks and simplified techniques into the heart of the matter, into the spiritual lives of those who lead.”
--Parker Palmer, author, The Courage to Teach

“Servant-leadership is more than a concept. As far as I’m concerned, it is a fact. I would simply define it by saying that any great leader, by which I also mean an ethical leader of any group, will see herself or himself primarily as a servant of that group and will act accordingly.”
--M. Scott Peck, author, The Road Less Traveled

“No one in the past thirty years has had a more profound impact on thinking about leadership than Robert Greenleaf. If we sought an objective measure of the quality of leadership available to society, there would be none better than the number of people reading and studying his writings.”
--Peter M. Senge, author, The Fifth Discipline

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"Servant and leader-can these two roles be fused in one real person, no matter what the calling or level of status? If so, can such a person live and be productive in the real world of the present?" Robert K. Greenleaf said the answer is "Yes."

Practicing Servant-Leadership brings together a group of exceptional thinkers who offer a compendium of thought on the topic of bringing servant-leadership into the daily lives of leaders. Each contributor focuses on his or her area of expertise, exploring how servant-leadership works in the real world, using examples from a variety of organizations such as businesses, nonprofits, churches, schools, foundations, and leadership organizations. Highlights of the book's twelve essays include

How the idealistic vision of the servant as leader works even in the competitive world of business
Encouraging leaders to begin by looking at what they themselves want to become and then to bring this knowledge into their daily leadership
How the principles of servant-leadership can enhance our understanding and practice of philanthropy
Examining the board chairperson's especially vital role as a servant- leader
Revealing the important role that religious congregations and seminaries can play in helping to hold organizations in trust around the exercise of their power and prerogative
Exploring what leaders learn from being followers

Those new to servant-leadership will find Practicing Servant-Leadership a practical guide to the model, and those already familiar with the model will find new practical application and inspiration.

From the Back Cover

VOICES OF SERVANT-LEADERSHIP

"Servant-leadership has never been more applicable to the world of leadership than it is today."
?Ken Blanchard, author, The Heart of Leadership

"We are each indebted to Greenleaf for bringing spirit and values into the workplace."
?Peter Block, author, Stewardship

"I congratulate the Greenleaf Center for its invaluable service to society and for carrying the torch of servant-leadership over the years."
?Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

"Robert Greenleaf takes us beyond cynicism and cheap tricks and simplified techniques into the heart of the matter, into the spiritual lives of those who lead."
?Parker Palmer, author, The Courage to Teach

"Servant-leadership is more than a concept. As far as I?m concerned, it is a fact. I would simply define it by saying that any great leader, by which I also mean an ethical leader of any group, will see herself or himself primarily as a servant of that group and will act accordingly."
?M. Scott Peck, author, The Road Less Traveled

"No one in the past thirty years has had a more profound impact on thinking about leadership than Robert Greenleaf. If we sought an objective measure of the quality of leadership available to society, there would be none better than the number of people reading and studying his writings."
?Peter M. Senge, author, The Fifth Discipline

Contributors include
James A. Autry, John C. Bogle, Richard R. Broholm, John C. Burkhardt, John Carver, Don DeGraaf, Shann R. Ferch, Robert K. Greenleaf, Daniel H. Kim, Larry Neal, Larry C. Spears, David L. Specht, Colin Tilley, Wendell J. Walls, and Margaret J. Wheatley, with Foreword by Warren Bennis.

About the Author

Larry C. Spears is president and CEO of the Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership. Spears is the former managing director of the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium, a cooperative association of twelve colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including On Becoming a Servant-Leader, Reflections on Leadership, and Seeker and Servant from Jossey-Bass.

Michele Lawrence directs the annual international conference for the Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership and acts as editor of the quarterly newsletter, The Servant-Leader. Together with Spears, she is coeditor of Focus on Leadership from John Wiley & Sons.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (September 20, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 293 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0787974552
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0787974558
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.76 x 9 inches

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Larry C. Spears was born in Virginia. He has lived much of his life in Detroit, Philadelphia, and Indianapolis. Larry is a graduate of DePauw University (Greencastle, Indiana). He began his writing and editing career at the age of fourteen. Larry has edited or co-edited seventeen books on servant-leadership since 1995; and, he is a contributing author to a total of 34 books. He is the President of The Larry C. Spears Center for Servant-Leadership (Indianapolis, IN). From 1990-2007 Larry served as President & CEO, and as President Emeritus & Senior Scholar of The Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership (Westfield, IN). Spears is also Servant-Leader Scholar at Gonzaga University School for Leadership Studies (Spokane, Washington). He teaches graduate courses in servant-leadership, and in listening, for Gonzaga. Larry also serves as Senior Advisory Editor for the International Journal of Servant-Leadership, a joint project of Gonzaga University and The Spears Center. Hobbies include genealogy, reading, writing, travel, and time spent in Cape May, New Jersey.

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synthia christensen

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021

Amazing book

Helpful, if a bit schizophrenic...

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2010

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This book is a collection of essays, all of them based around Robert Greenleaf's groundbreaking essay "The Servant as Leader" and book "Servant Leadership" from the 1970's. Greenleaf introduced a new way to look at leadership, with a focus first on serving, and the ripples of his revolutionary vision for leadership are still resonating with us today. Spears and Lawrence have collected an eclectic assortment of reflections on Greenleaf's work. Some of them are simple essays describing the various behavioral components of Greenleaf's servant leadership. Some of them are interviews with well-known advocates of servant leadership. Some of them are stories of a particular company that has been run under the framework of servant leadership or a unique partnership between two organizations which were collaboratively joined together under servant leadership. This great variation in both style and substance of the various essays kept the book fresh and readable.

However, the almost spastic nature of the disparate essays also kept the book from feeling like a cohesive unit with any sort of specific direction. As much as the variation kept the reading experience lively, it almost felt jarring at times to bounce around from essay to essay, without any sense of connection from one to the next (beyond an obvious adoration for Robert Greenleaf and his work that was consistent from beginning to end). I realize that a book of this nature simply cannot flow together as if written by one author, but I feel like some sense of continuity would have been helpful.

In any case, I'm glad to have read this book, if for no other reason than to have encountered some specific examples of servant leadership in real-life institutions. Greenleaf's book presents a compelling vision for his idea of servant leadership, but it remains largely theoretical and rather abstract. The stories in this book help to fill out the picture that Greenleaf was painting. Some of the essays were rather forgettable, and the lack of continuity prevented this book from being one of my favorite leadership books, but I'm happy to recommend it to those who would like some helpful follow-up to Greenleaf's work, including specific cases of servant leadership in action.

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R.L. Cole

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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2010

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The book was in great condition. It did not have the paper cover. Seems the previous owner stopped taking the class after the first chapter, as there were no highlighting marks after that.

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CJD

Servant Leadership and Trust is Key to Successful Leading!

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2016

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I enjoy reading anything that Larry Spears writes with regard to Servant Leadership!

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Chris

A healthy personality book for business

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013

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Too much story line and not enough content. Book could be reduced to half it's size while still containing all pertinent information. I might consider selling this one back when done

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Rosalina

Incredible Display of Servant-Leadership

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023

"Practicing Servant Leadership: Succeeding Through Trust, Bravery, and Forgiveness" by Larry Spears is a must-read for anyone interested in leadership development. Spears is a renowned author and speaker on the topic of servant leadership, and this book is a testament to his expertise and experience.
The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on one of the core principles of servant leadership: trust, bravery, and forgiveness. The author masterfully weaves together theory and practical advice, using real-life examples to illustrate his points. Here are 10 insights I gathered from my reading!
1. The most important thing is love
2. The Path to servanthood requires moving away from ego
3. Not much happens without a dream
4. Collaboration can lead to new ideas and approaches to problem-solving.
5. Reflection reaffirms our Passions
6. Stewardship encourages us to remember that we serve more than just our customers
7. The vision statement marks the beginning, not the end, of the visioning process that is continuous & ongoing in an organization
8. Forgiveness builds relational trust in an organization
9. The ability to love and have meaningful relationships is interconnected, and the existence of a ‘one size fits all’ approach can hinder the development of genuine connections between individuals
10. We need to move from the leader as hero to the leader as host

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Diane Moon

One becomes a servant when in a leadership role

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014

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Many people feel as though being a leader means to stand and point to others to do the tasks that need to be done, not so...

One must pull the group together, incorporate as many as possible to pool their thoughts and ideas, and to assure the group feels a sense of accomplishment when the task has been completed.

Can you say you're sorry when you have made a mistake? Are you willing to expand your thought's to include those of other's? Are you willing to take direction from another, even though you are the leader or play the role of the leader for a period of time?

This book will assist one in understanding what it takes to be a good leader and team player.

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joseph Domfeh-Boateng

I LOVE IT

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2015

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AN EXCELLEN BOOK.

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