“How are you?” and “I’m so busy!” may be two of the most commonly used phrases in modern society. The fact that a quesation about someone’s well-being is generally answered with a reply about how much they have going on speaks to the status symbol of busyness (Pinsker, 2017) and how we have allowed demands …
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I took the Gender-Leader Implicit Association test twice. First at the beginning of the unit, and again at the end. I consider myself to be be an advocate for women in leadership, which has evolved over the years from a […]
Since the term “The Glass Ceiling” was coined in 1984 by Gay Bryant to describe his analysis of working women in America, much work has been done to break down the stereotypes of women in the workplace (Morgan, 2015). Strong […]
Sir William Osler stated, “Live for the day only, and for the day’s work…the chief worries of life arise from the foolish habit of looking before and after” (Watson, 1951, p. 214). I agree that living for “the day only and the day’s work” is incredibly important in leadership (Watson, 1951, p. 214). There is […]
In an ever-shrinking world filled with increasing demands and distractions, affording yourself the means to enjoy solitude and the art of contemplation is fast becoming a rare luxury. Regardless of the approach, style, technique or strategy, leading others through a culture that abhors living a minimalistic or simplified life is not an enterprise for the …
A Snapshot of D’s Story I had the privilege of interviewing “D” this last week. D is an associate pastor at a non-denominational church in Vancouver. It was wonderful getting to know her and hearing her story of how she became ordained as a minister. D, started her career as a structural engineer and did […]
Matt, thanks for taking the time to respond to my response! I appreciate that you took the time to clarify what you meant and answering my question by describing the steps you would take. I see now what you meant […]
Daneen, thank you for your very succinct summary of what you believe are the three main characteristics of servant leadership within a team. I agree that listening and awareness are key for a leader to really know where team leaders […]
When it comes to recognition and a sense of belonging I am incredibly privileged to work in the organization that I do. Not only do we say we are egalitarian, my assessment would be that we do a fairly good… Continue Reading →
Thank you, Ruiz, for your post. I agree with you that servanthood is at the core of leadership. I agree with burns that it is the core responsibility of a leader to increase the moral capacity and intelligence of their […]