Category Archives: Servant Leadership

The unconditional and selfless serving of others that they may find their greatness and achieve the fullest potential

On Awakening Possibility in Others

“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be,” wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. One of the greatest gifts we can ever offer another person is not advice, resources or even opportunity. It … Continue reading

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Quiet Interventions

There are moments in life that quietly defy explanation. They occur when help arrives just in time, when clarity cuts through fear or when a stranger appears exactly when needed. A story a friend recently shared lingers with me. A … Continue reading

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Your Help Is Humbly Requested for a Member of Our Family

My very dear friends, The note below is from the sister of one of our Leadership family, Geoff Thomulka, Leadership Class of 2017. As you will read, her struggle has been and continues to be challenging. Yet, she has a … Continue reading

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On the Seeds We Sow

Each day offers us the chance to sow seeds of potential, growth and love even when the results are not immediately visible. As Robert Louis Stevenson wisely said, “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” Life … Continue reading

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On the Trees You Are Planting

Warren Buffett once wisely observed, “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” His words encapsulate the profound impact that our actions, words, attitudes and behaviors have on people throughout our life’s journey. In this infinite … Continue reading

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When Dividing Multiplies

Paul Scherrer wrote, “The only way on earth to multiply happiness is to divide it.” His words encapsulate the profound truth that our joy grows when it are shared with others. In a world often marked by individual pursuits, his sentiment reminds … Continue reading

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On the Value of Our Personal Connections

We don’t live alone in the world. Each day brings the opportunity to connect with someone. It could be a simple hello, a conversation or a discussion. In each interaction, whether in words (spoken or written) or body language, as … Continue reading

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On the Transformative Power of Inspirational Leadership

“Inspiration is the wind beneath the wings of progress,” wrote an unknown author. In the realm of great leadership, inspirational leadership, like a guiding star, shines above all others. It is the heartbeat of transformation and the driving force that … Continue reading

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Lessons from a Drowning Scorpion

In a recent Facebook post, Katia Passerini shared learnings from Carl Gustav Jung’s book, The Red Book – The Page. It is a powerful and beautiful metaphor for great leaders’ selfless and unconditional giving. A Zen Master saw a drowning … Continue reading

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When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking

A friend recently shared with me a beautiful poem, When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking, by Mary Korzan. It is written to her mother in a child’s words. She speaks of the simple experiences she observed, and how they impacted … Continue reading

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