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	Servant leadership - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Servant leadership is an approach to leadership development, coined and defined by Robert Greenleaf and advanced by several authors such as Stephen Covey, Peter Block, Peter Senge, Max De Pree, Margaret Wheatley, Ken Blanchard, and others.
		Servant Leadership is also the main principle concept behind the film, The Emperor's Club, that shows the relation of a teacher and student after years of distinctive differences in their ambitions and philosophies on life.
		Servant Leadership in the film, teaches how "it is not living that is important, but living rightly".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Servant_leadership (676 words)

	Rediscovering Servant Leadership
		Servant leadership focuses on the needs and growth of those being led, not the needs of those who are leading.
		Servant leadership is a practical and applied art that finds creative expression in the varied life situations of others.
		Servant leadership was personified in one pastor who sought a unique way of recovery from a debilitating stroke.
	enrichmentjournal.ag.org /200202/200202_032_serv_leader.cfm (2130 words)

	Community Service- Servant Leadership (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Servant Leadership Program at Ashland University seeks to create an environment where students are empowered to serve others in their communities, state, nation and world; encouraged to explore their spiritual development; and enabled to enhance their leadership skills while living together in a positive learning community.
		As such, the servant leader is deeply committed to the growth of each and every individual within his or her organization.
		The servant leader recognizes the tremendous responsibility to do everything in his or her power to nurture the personal and professional growth of employees and colleagues.
	www.ashland.edu /commserv/servantleadership.html (1120 words)

	Christian leadership is servant leadership
		Servant leadership is not a particular style of leadership, but rather relates to the motivation behind a leader's thoughts, words and actions.
		Servant leaders are not leaders on the basis of their position or leadership role, but rather lead according to their calling, vision and principles.
		One of the challenges for servant leaders is to ensure that their vision and principles are in line with others in their organisation, and therefore it is highly important for them to engage with others to develop a common vision and shared values.
	www.teal.org.uk /dl/servant.htm (418 words)

	Section 5: Servant Leadership
		God’s call to servant leadership is inward as it comes to the individual and outward through the discernment and validation of the Church.
		The privilege of servant leadership in the Church is the call to share in the preparation of congregations and the whole Church for the mission of God in the world.
		The obligation of servant leadership is the forming of Christian disciples in the covenant community of the congregation.
	archives.umc.org /interior.asp?mid=1626 (361 words)

	Servant Leadership (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Servant leadership is frequently identified as the key to living in the abundance of the Gospel.
		Servant Leadership is willing to compromise with others when appropriate, and therefore is not in need of always controlling the outcome.
		Servant Leadership, by letting go of controlling and trusting and validating others, makes it possible to be of good cheer -- to be joyful.
	www.canonscottage.org /servant.htm (229 words)

	Servant leadership
		Servant leaders are felt to be effective because the needs of followers are so looked after that they reach their full potential, hence perform at their best.
		Servant leadership is flawed, in my opinion, because organizations are a means of serving the ends of shareholders, hence employees are a means to an end.
		The idea of servant leadership is confused because it plays on the idea that an effective leader or manager needs to CONSIDER the needs of employees, but considering their needs is a far cry from being a servant or slave to them.
	www.leadersdirect.com /servant.html (364 words)

	Servant Leadership
		True, a servant is limited by the will of his master, a servant is dependent on his master for all his life needs, and he has no freedom to do anything except what his master desires.
		This means that to be a servant leader under the Lord Jesus Christ is to gain the highest honor since it enables the one who occupies the position to share in the very glory and prestige of the Lord of the universe.
		The servant leader is enslaved to those whom he serves, but not to do their will; he is enslaved to them for Jesus' sake, that is, out of concern for Christ's interests.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /pastorbob/adultssclass/leadership/servantleadership.htm (1367 words)

	Servant Leadership Alliance
		Servant Leadership is a philosophy of life and leadership dedicated to the growth and development of others.
		Servant Leaders are committed to building value-based institutions that contribute to creating a sustainable, just, and caring society.
		The Georgia Servant Leadership Alliance was formed to serve these institutions of higher education and contribute to strengthening the relationship with the funding community.
	www.servantleadershipalliance.org (107 words)

	In Search Of Servant Leadership - Christianity.ca
		The quintessential model of servant leadership for Christians is Jesus; the key symbol is Jesus washing the feet of his disciples.
		What makes servant leadership possible is a mutual commitment to a common vision, says Page, even though at first that vision may not be fully grasped by the followers.
		The key is not to generalize leadership qualities by sex, she adds, but for leaders to "develop the strength of complementary teams" using a variety of skills, styles and qualities.
	www.christianity.ca /church/leadership/2003/09.000.html (4068 words)

	Columbus State University:Department Name
		Servant Leadership is created on a foundation of love and compassion, where power and authority are used to benefit the whole of an organization, encouraging individuals to grow and achieve autonomy.
		Servant Leadership at CSU is a comprehensive program committed to developing future leaders who practice the servant leadership philosophy.
		Participants are given the opportunity to develop leadership skills through exciting and innovative leadership classes, hands-on modeling of leadership practices, participation in community service projects, and much more.
	www.colstate.edu /servant (227 words)

	Servant Leadership as a Way of Life
		Jesus explained to his followers that their practice of leadership was to be distinctly different than the self-seeking, self-serving, and domineering style of leadership often found in the world: "Whoever would be first among you must be servant of all" (Mk 10:42-44; Mt 20: 25-28).
		No one is fit to lead as a servant until that person has given himself or herself to leadership that is greater than his or her own.
		Servant leadership is a way of life rooted in ones character that translates values and dispositions into behaviour that serves without seeking after external rewards.
	www.twu.ca /about/values/servant-leadership-life.aspx (3142 words)

	Servant Leadership (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Distinct from other forms of leadership the role of servant leader is adopted by those who truly know Gods heart and through discipline and prayer do his will.
		It encourages a new approach towards leadership within ministry, it is no longer sufficient to be ‘well trained / equipped’ for the job, dictating to others the way but rather about a self sacrifice, being dependant upon others.
		Leadership is not a competitive, isolated role, it is a communal experience involving complex relationships and mutual dependency, and leaders are human too!
	philtar.ucsm.ac.uk /cm/y_3_servant.htm (339 words)

	Amazon.com: Servant Leadership : A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness: Books: Robert K. Greenleaf (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Servant Leadership is one of those rare books that will live far beyond the life of its creator.
		It is a clarion call to activist leadership that feels very much a derivitive of the 60's altruism, yet rejects the across the board discarding of all institutions as irretrievably corrupt and inherently in need of dismantling.
		The influence of this concept and the leadership institutions that are adopting the model in their training and operations is remarkably going beyond its author who passed away in 1990.
	www.amazon.com /Servant-Leadership-Journey-Legitimate-Greatness/dp/0809125277 (1609 words)

	Servant Leadership
		The art of leadership rests, in part, on the ability to bridge that gap by intuition, that is, a judgment from the unconscious process.
		What is proposed here for the top leadership team of large institutions is a shift from the hierarchical principle, with one chief, to a team of equals with a primus, preceded by the change in trustee attitude and the role necessary to assure its success.
		Leadership -- going out ahead to show the way -- is available to everyone in the institution who has the competence, values, and temperament for it, from the chairman to the least skilled individual.
	www.peace.ca /servantleadership.htm (7897 words)

	Servant Leadership from Consensus Consulting
		Both the Facilitator and the Servant Leader serve the collective interests of his or her respective constituents by: modeling appropriate behavior, providing encouragement, and helping the group to work its way past obstaclesall with the intention of achieving some outcome that will have value recognized by every member of the group.
		To label these individuals ‘intentional’ Servant Leaders, recognizes that they did not fall into their roles as a natural consequence of having been a part of Jesus’ original entourage, as was the case for the Apostles.
		Servant Leadership is just as virtuous and just as capable of being self-sustaining today as it was in the first few decades of the Christian church.
	reachconsensus.com /ServantLeadership.htm (1615 words)

	Servant leadership teams up with Employee Council
		Now, through EASL staff members and proactive representatives of the Employee Council, the progressive theories behind servant leadership are being introduced to a very large and diverse group of workers: University staff.
		Servant leadership sprung from a theory by businessman Robert Greenleaf in the 1960s.
		Snarr said she hopes to put together another brown bag in April, and plans are in the works to bring to campus Jim Blanchard, CEO of Synovus Financial, to discuss servant leadership in his multibillion-dollar company.
	www.emory.edu /EMORY_REPORT/erarchive/2001/March/erMarch.19/3_19_01servantleadership.html (496 words)

	Servant Leadership (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Leadership should be undertaken as a service to the greater good of others, rather than for more selfish purposes.
		The course exposes the student to the nature, styles, and skills of leadership, and introduces the concept of service in leadership and leadership in service.
		A second session each week is composed of small groups, led by juniors and seniors trained in the Servant Leadership concept and group dynamics.
	www.mcm.edu /academic/servlead/leader.htm (210 words)

	Pastor Jim Teaches Servant Leadership
		Servant leadership is that capacity of the leader to lovingly care for those over whom he/she is given leadership.
		Obviously, obedience to those in leadership above an individual is a necessary part of being a leader: a good leader must be willing to present himself as a good follower.
		Another aspect of Nehemiah’s leadership was that he did not request anything of any individual that he was not willing to do himself.
	www.garrettministries.org /servant.htm (1515 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Servant Leadership: Books: Robert K. Greenleaf (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Servant Leader concept emerged from Greenleaf's deep involvement with colleges and universities in the campus turmoil of the 60's and 70's.
		Servant Leadership is a difficult concept to wrestle with and we have few role models to follow, Nelson Mandela is perhaps the only example of a contemporary international servant leader.
		It is leadership which empowers and is life giving, it stands in stark contrast to much of the leadership seen on the world stage today.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Servant-Leadership-Robert-K-Greenleaf/dp/0809125277 (447 words)

	Servant Leadership Book
		Servant Leadership for Congregations extends the concept to Christian congregations, a natural bonding exemplified by Christ.
		Servant Leadership in its entirety (as chapters are completed) is freely available on this Web site for downloading and printing.
		Servant leadership for Christian congregations is defined "as a democratic philosophy of guiding stewardship that values the responsibilities, interests, and abilities of all affected parties, and actively encourages their full involvement in planning and decision-making through study and open discussion toward consensus.
	www.servantleadershipbook.org (503 words)

	Power of Servant Leadership
		Servant Leadership addresses both of these criteria because it emanates from a core set of values that include honesty, integrity and treating others with dignity and respect.
		And ultimately, the practical reason servant leadership works is because it comes from the heart not just the head.
		True Servant Leadership can be practiced by anyone who first seeks to serve the highest good and needs of those who are their followers.
	www.eresultants.com /power_of_servant_leadership.htm (761 words)

	SERVANT LEADERSHIP IN THE CHURCH
		But it is not [to be the case] among you, but whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slaves of all" (Mark 10:42-44).
		With those brief words, Jesus made a clear distinction between the self-centered leadership of His day and the others-centered leadership that was to characterize His disciples.
		Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many (Matt.
	www.yoyomaster.com /ministry.file/Servantleadership.html (3298 words)

	Servant Leadership
		Servant leadership requires the practice of certain disciplines (habits we practice to please the Lord).
		The key characteristic and focus of servant leadership is "humility".
		The next discipline of servant leadership -- "abiding in Him" -- is loving Him.
	www.allaboutgod.com /servant-leadership.htm (457 words)

	What is Servant Leadership?
		Servant Leadership reflects the Paradox of Compassion and Command that defines the character of God.
		Servant Leadership seeks alignment with the primal human view that the cosmos is Ensouled and responds to Love as the abiding Power in all relationships.
		Servant Leadership functions from trust in Love as the energy to overcome the Fear that distorts leadership into the struggle for domination, vengeance and control.
	www.servleader.org /articles/whatis.htm (394 words)

	Servant Shepherd
		The Servant's Guide to Leadership presents a practical theology of leading that is as faithful to the Scriptures as it is applicable to the 21st century leadership challenges.
		Use it to define the distinctives of biblical leadership, to establish a shared mindset for kingdom leading, to clarify the roles between staff and lay leadership boards, and to align all the leaders in your church or missions agency around common, biblical objectives.
		Church and parachurch leaders can use the SSLI to further the understanding of biblical leadership within their staff, as well as using the feedback to help align their own teaching and practice of biblical leadership.
	www.servantshepherd.com /Resources.htm (1012 words)

	Servant Leadership Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Alliance for Servant-Leadership (ASL) is a learning community that exists to provide opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and external publics of Indiana State University to develop their servant-leadership potential and to apply that potential in the service of personal and organizational improvement.
		In addition, the ASL seeks to contribute an expanding body of knowledge about the process of leadership and to disseminate that knowledge for the benefit of individuals, organizations, and the community, including: schools and colleges, governmental agencies, and for-profit and not for-profit organizations.
		As a Learning Community, the Alliance for Servant-Leadership aspires to be an exemplary “university-community partnership” dedicated to the study and application of the principles of servant-leadership.
	www.indstate.edu /asl (223 words)

	Servant leadership education is our mission, About Us
		The SDLI Mission is to train and educate San Diego’s nonprofit, profit and civic leaders in Servant (Service-Based) Leadership, and promote projects and initiatives furthering the 10 Values of Servant Leadership.
		San Diego Leadership Initiatives have included serving on the Blue Ribbon panel overseeing the restructuring of the Red Cross in San Diego, creating and offering a Servant Leadership Certification program, disseminating information about the Servant Leadership philosophy, cosponsoring the national Robert K. Greenleaf Center’s annual meeting, with many more projects coming.
		We are dedicated to helping leaders develop within themselves and their organizations the servant (service-based) leadership skills to model values in the real world of business.
	www.leadershipinitiative.org /aboutus.html (1436 words)

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