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The word "servant" dates back to the 13th century, from the Anglo-French "servir," meaning to serve or be useful. Historically, the term carried a connotation of being of a lower class—those working for the wealthy, educated, or powerful. But in leadership, the role of a servant is anything but lowly. True leadership isn’t about sitting at the top of a pyramid, directing from above. It’s about standing at the base, propping others up so they can thrive. In fact, if you’re still looking at your organizational chart as a hierarchy, try flipping it upside down. That’s what servant leadership looks like: a leader who serves first. What Servant Leadership Really Means Service orientation in leadership manifests in three essential ways: serving your leaders, serving your team, [...]

One thing is certain: change is inevitable. I love this quote (source unknown): "If you don’t like change, you’ll like irrelevance even less." That says it all. Change is here to stay. As leaders, we must not only accept change but embrace it. Let’s see it for what it is: an opportunity to move forward, to learn, and to grow. Change reveals things—about ourselves, our team, our culture, and our systems. Recently, in a coaching session, a client was confronted with an unexpected and significant shift in her team’s direction. It was uncharted territory, and the change created uncertainty and chatter among her team. She admitted she lacked confidence in her ability to unite the group and lead them forward. Together, we [...]