Leadership

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, [...]

How about a quick mid-year check-in on how we’re doing with some critical leadership competencies? I’ve found it’s a valuable practice to pause occasionally for a personal evaluation. There’s no question, our teams want to follow leaders who are committed to growing in their craft. And for us as leaders, our craft is made up of the many competencies we’re expected to demonstrate daily in order to lead effectively. Leadership isn’t static. It’s a learning process, challenging, ongoing, and built through experience. It doesn’t happen overnight. However, the good news is that we have more resources than ever to support our development, including webinars, podcasts, books, conferences, and more. Below are a few key competencies worth reflecting on. Consider reviewing [...]

Whether you're approaching retirement, know someone who is, or you're simply in a season of life where you're ready to reinvent yourself, this is for you. You may be feeling a mix of restlessness, boredom, uncertainty, or even conflict about what's next. That's not unusual. It's just a sign that you're ready for a new chapter — one you get to define. Rather than "retiring," think about re-wiring — shifting your energy, talents, and time toward something that lights you up and makes an impact. VISION: What Does "Re-Wired" Look Like for You? What excites you now? What gets your energy flowing? It's still in you — you have to look. Where can you apply the skills and knowledge you've spent a [...]