Leadership

You've no doubt heard servant-leadership presented as today's model of choice! You may be unaware that leading experts contend that the term servant-leadership remains either undefined or at best underdefined. By virtue of the name you'd expect it would be different in a good way - undeniably better! But is it?<br /><br />Other observers say that today's servant-leadership modelling is deeply flawed rarely practiced misunderstood and potentially harmful. Mostly it exists as a concept that each leader defines for themselves and then self-validates.<br /><br />Though trying to function as a servant-leader isn't it true that a leader must act master-like to perform? How can one be both a master and a servant - and lead? Might role confusion be a root-cause of the common sense of disillusionment and distrust toward present-day leaders? What is the source and functional effect of these seeming contradictions?<br /><br />With over six decades of combined experience at the highest levels of leadership the authors unpack a research project that starts at the beginning. About 2000 years ago Jesus Christ made this statement: with you it (leadership) will be different (and servant-like).<br /><br />So is it? Is your leadership measurably different? Different the right ways? Is it really servant-like as intended by the first person to speak of the idea? On what basis do you assess this and know for sure? Do you have the self-awareness to recognize when your leadership methods are reflecting the master within (ego self) and at odds with different and servant-like leadership?<br /><br />The research compiled in this book uniquely links Biblical and contemporary sources to provide relevant and practical answers to these vital questions and more.<br /><br />By reading this book you will discover: <br />- Why there is an inherent problem with modern-day theories of Servant-leadership. <br />- The paradigm influence of the behind-the-scenes master when leading.<br />- The specific differences that distinguish Servant-leaders from those who are not.<br />- How to personally align the master and servant roles in your leadership.<br />- A refreshing self-awareness of the internal tensions you face when trying to live the servant-leadership model.<br />- An enjoyable walk-through of lessons and uncommon stories in the Bible that offer specific and powerful insight into issues of real-world leadership. <br /><br />Practical to the core and refreshingly clear this book provides a step-by-step construct of thought. You find new empowerment awareness leadership grounding clarity and a fresh orientation to lead with authenticity.