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Where did the wonder go?

Where did the wonder go?

When we were children, at some point we were asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Do you recall what your answer was? Was it a superhero, a firefighter or policeman? Perhaps it was a lawyer, doctor or race car driver? Stay in that memory and try to analyze what part of that profession intrigued your young heart. Was it the idea of providing service? Protecting people? Was it the fact that you wanted to be what your mom or dad were? Regardless of the reasoning behind your choice, the feeling you had when you fantasized about being that profession when you grew up was so powerful. The wonder and passion for the future was great. Where did that wonder go?

BlogCarol MalinskiOctober 7, 2019wonder, servant leadership, values, meaning and purpose, fulfillment, live your valuesComment

Let’s Not Kid Ourselves – Results Matter

Let’s Not Kid Ourselves – Results Matter

We’ve probably all experienced it — the phone call we have to make to some huge organization because we need assistance of some kind. If we’re lucky, there will be a live human being to talk to at the end of the seemingly endless recorded options. Recently, I had to call a very large insurance company. I was filled with confidence, as I’ve discovered the power of the speakerphone. The freedom was a beautiful thing as I went about my tasks hands-free and within earshot of the phone in case the voice on the other end came to life.

BlogCarol MalinskiSeptember 27, 2019servant leadership, results, businessComment

How Servant Leaders Deal With Conflict by Lyle Tard

How Servant Leaders Deal With Conflict by Lyle Tard

So you’re a servant leader, huh? You’re going to come in and change your organization by “serving”, aren’t you? You’re just going to give us stuff and pat us on the head and we’re going to produce high results and high profits, is that what you think?

Guest UserSeptember 18, 2019Lyle Tard, Conflict, Behave the Talk, servant leadership, blogComment

Living In a Remote World

Living In a Remote World

Organizations are trying to widen their cultures to capture the attention of the millennial workforce, seeking to provide them with the most sought after flexible work environment. Could remote work be the key to the ideal work-life balance? It’s intended to produce happy and effective hard-working employees, affording them the opportunity to spend less time commuting and more time engaging in their personal hobbies.

BlogGuest UserSeptember 4, 2019blog, Suzanne Garnier, remote, servant leadership Comment

BACK TO SCHOOL AS A SERVANT LEADER

BACK TO SCHOOL AS A SERVANT LEADER

It’s back to school time, and whether or not you have children, you’re affected. Traffic gets more intense, stores are more crowded. If you have kids, you face schedule changes, struggling to get them up in the morning and another year of making sure they’re equipped to learn. For many people, it’s an achievement just having their kids physically prepared with clothing, shoes, backpacks and binders, notebooks, pens, and pencils. I know we don’t always think of it this way, but for the next several months, parents will be served by teachers, administrators, counselors, janitors and the “lunch lady.”

BlogCarol MalinskiAugust 26, 2019Back to school, servant leadership, serve firstComment

Developing a Growth Mindset as a Servant Leader

Developing a Growth Mindset as a Servant Leader

Servant leadership is a simple concept, but it’s not easy to execute. The most challenging part of the servant style of leadership is that it’s opposite of how human beings operate. Being selfless takes work and doesn’t come naturally. There are several ways to work at being more selfless, all of which begin in your mind.

BlogGuest UserAugust 13, 2019growth, servant leadership, mindset, serve first, Lyle TardComment

Start Your Journey to Servant Leadership with Small Actions

Start Your Journey to Servant Leadership with Small Actions

In the world today, it seems like behavior involves the extreme in many ways. We drive faster, eat and drink to excess, and climb Mount Everest — to name just a few examples. Things seemingly need to be done in epic proportions to make any kind of impact.

Carol MalinskiAugust 2, 201910 things, servant leadership, behavior, action, journey, business, blogComment

How Servant Leaders Use the Amplification Hypothesis

How Servant Leaders Use the Amplification Hypothesis

There’s nothing worse than manipulative leaders — people who will use whatever’s around them to further their own goals, dreams and aspirations. More and more, managers are finding smart ways to get other people to do what they want them to do — sometimes in ways that make them believe it was their idea!

BlogGuest UserJuly 19, 2019servant leadership, amplification, business, blog, lyle tardComment

The Power of Momentum by Sara Suter

The Power of Momentum by Sara Suter

Leader’s momentum is not a topic we discuss at our strategic planning meetings, yet it’s something we are all striving for in our organizations. I believe that the power of momentum can transform organizations when we spend time understanding what it takes to create it. It’s not something that just happens or a feeling in the air when things align and the company starts to progress. Momentum is the power of all the little moments added together that create a big impact on the organization.

BlogGuest UserJuly 3, 2019sara suter, servant leadership, momentum, demonstrate courage, creativity, consistencyComment

The Simplicity of Servant Leadership

The Simplicity of Servant Leadership

How can something be simple and complex at the same time? We humans tend to think that for something to be worthwhile or impactful, it must be complex or monumental in scope. In reality, small things can be just as impactful, especially when they’re the catalyst for some larger outcome. If we begin by making small behavioral changes over time, we have a change in mindset.

BlogGuest UserJune 28, 2019carol malinski, servant leadership, simplicity, start, successComment

Make Mistakes Matter

Make Mistakes Matter

How you respond to the mistakes of your team members can make or break your leadership efforts. Here are four suggestions for demonstrating servant leadership when correcting team member mistakes.

BlogGuest UserJune 20, 2019Malcolm Hankins, servant leadership, mistakes, opportunity, demonstrate courageComment

Success vs. Significance

Success vs. Significance

We’ve all either seen it or been around it. The people who walk into the room, dressed to impress, with that extra bounce in their step. They look the right way, accessorized with a bit of flash, shoulders back and feet square. They are trying to lean into every conversation, being present but not saying much. They have their business card ready to hand out and plenty of firm handshakes to distribute. These people are the picture of success, and they want everyone to know they have it all together.

Guest UserJune 6, 2019Lyle Tard, servant leadership, business, success, significance Comments

Using the Mission to Motivate

Using the Mission to Motivate

Does the mission and purpose of your company extend beyond your business and into the greater community? Servant leadership pioneer Robert Greenleaf said the measure of servant leadership was whether people were changed for the better after coming in contact with you.

BlogCarol MalinskiJune 3, 2019mission and purpose, Motivation, blog, business, success, servant leadershipComment

THE COURAGEOUS SERVANT LEADER

THE COURAGEOUS SERVANT LEADER

Perhaps one of the more underrated attributes of servant leaders is their ability to demonstrate courage. The perception of servant leaders as “nice guys” overshadows the courageous conversations and decisions servant leaders make daily. It is impossible to practice servant leadership without also having the courage to do the right thing despite opposition

BlogGuest UserMay 20, 2019Malcolm Hankins, servant leadership, blog, demonstrate courageComment

Change — Torture or Treasure?

Change — Torture or Treasure?

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about change and how difficult it can be. Whether it’s something minor like using a new password, or major like a marriage or divorce, change can affect us deeply, mentally and physically.

BlogGuest UserMay 9, 2019servant leadership, change, demonstrate courage, relationships Comment

Servant Leaders Engage People

Servant Leaders Engage People

One of the exciting aspects of the servant leadership transformation is the realization that you play a part and are accountable in some way in every situation. We know one of the biggest issues for organizations today is lack of employee engagement. Here are some tips you can institute to create an engaging work environment for those you lead.

BlogCarol MalinskiMay 3, 2019servant leadership, people, employee engagement, success, businessComment

Didn’t Get the Promotion? It Could Be the Best Thing for an Aspiring Servant Leader

Didn’t Get the Promotion? It Could Be the Best Thing for an Aspiring Servant Leader

Most of us have had the experience of pursuing a promotion but falling short. The lessons learned in an unsuccessful run at moving up the corporate ladder can be exactly what propels you to your next best opportunity.

Blog, Servant LeadershipGuest UserApril 17, 2019servant leadership, humility, maturity, opportunity, awarenessComment

When the Servant Leader Journey Gets Rocky

When the Servant Leader Journey Gets Rocky

Have you ever gone through a rough patch in your life or leadership journey? In my mind, I can see a collective nod from all of you and a chorus of, “Are you kidding?” Of course you’ve had problems or challenges.

Blog, Servant LeadershipGuest UserApril 11, 2019journey, listening, servant leadership, growth, business, life, serve firstComment

Five Things Your Controlling Leader Won’t Tell You Part Two

Five Things Your Controlling Leader Won’t Tell You Part Two

Understanding the way your boss thinks and responding as a servant leader or follower can improve your workplace experience. In part one of this blog we looked at five “secrets” about controlling leaders. Here in part two are some suggestions for responding to your controlling leader as a serving follower.

BlogGuest UserApril 2, 2019servant leadership, blog, boss, command and control, businessComment

Five Things Your Controlling Leader Won’t Tell You Part One

Five Things Your Controlling Leader Won’t Tell You Part One

Understanding the way your boss thinks and responding as a servant leader, or in this case servant follower, can improve your workplace experience. In part one of this blog; I will share five “secrets” of a controlling leader. Part two will contain some suggestions for responding to a controlling leader as a servant follower.

BlogGuest UserMarch 25, 2019command and control, servant leadership, blog, communication, listen to understandComment