In The Desire to Serve, Dr. Eric Russell presents a leadership philosophy to current and aspiring fire and emergency services responders that resonates with the values that form the career field. These public servants may have a “shock of recognition” as they read the commonalities between the philosophy’s constructs—agapao love, humility, altruism, vision, trust, empowerment, and service—and the profession. Based on the foundation of Robert Greenleaf’s The Servant as Leader, Larry Spears’ “The Ten Characteristics of a Servant-Leader,” and Dr. Kathleen Patterson’s “The Seven Virtuous Constructs of Servant Leadership,”—and his own lifetime of work in the fire and emergency services—Russell’s findings establish the groundwork for implementing servant leadership in the fire and emergency services and gives hope that its practice will become commonplace. Although The Desire to Serve focuses on the fire and emergency services, its explanations of ethical and visionary leadership principles make it useful for workers, managers, and leaders in every profession. “You need not be a firefighter or EMT to learn from the leadership challenges faced by professional fire and emergency services organizations. The issues they face are much the same as other organizations, except their mistakes can cost lives.” ~ Don Frick, Ph.D., author of Robert K. Greenleaf: A Life of Servant Leadership

Desire to Serve: Servant Leadership for Fire and Emergency Services

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RUSSELL, Eric

Management & Leadership

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This book is an introduction to servant leadership. The author argues that servant leadership is ethical, practical, and meaningful. He cites the universal importance of service, defines servant leadership, compares the power model of leadership with the service model, describes some key practices of servant-leaders, explores the meaningful lives of servant-leaders, and offers questions for reflection and discussion. The new second edition of the book provides additional quotations and examples; summaries of scholarly definitions of servant leadership and research on the impacts of servant leadership in the workplace; an appendix on servant leadership compared with other ideas or theories of leadership; and a list of sources for those who wish to explore servant leadership further.

The Case for Servant Leadership

Keith, Kent M.

Start with Humility discusses the true meaning of humility, and why it is a key to successful leadership. The book describes the characteristics of humble leaders, and tells the stories of five individuals who have succeeded as humble leaders. Each chapter includes leadership lessons, a leadership self-assessment, and leadership actions that you can write down and implement. “I found this book to be filled with practical examples that can help anyone who has or wants to develop a management approach that brings out the best in people.” -Steve Tritch, Chairman, Westinghouse Electric Company, and Chairman, University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees. “Start with Humility provides excellent insight into what it takes to be a successful leader. The coaching tips, real-world examples and self-assessment exercises, provide practical assistance in making the journey from management to leadership.” -D. Jamie MacDonald, Senior Vice President, Quintiles Transnational Corporation.

Start with Humility

Hayes, Merwyn A.

Comer, Michael D.

“It is a special treat to find a guide to Servant-Leadership that goes beyond homilies and platitudes to address the ‘how to’ of making it real for the leader and their organization. A truly practical guide that deserves your time and attention!” Leonard A. Schlesinger, Baker Foundation Professor-Harvard Business School, President Emeritus-Babson College “I’ve seen first-hand that leaders at every level find the ideas contained in this book to be both thought provoking and inspiring.” Ken Jennings PHD, Co-author of the international best selling book The Serving Leader, Principal Third River Partners “This book presents a practical approach to create that change, showing real world examples and stories where it is working in highly regarded workplaces. I strongly support his book and have applied it in my own work.” Dr. Kent Keith, Author of Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments, Former CEO of Robert Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, President of Pacific Rim Christian University “This book delivers a fresh and powerful perspective by connecting employee engagement with servant-leadership. It is an easy and interesting read, filled with thought provoking questions.” Linda Belton, MS, LFACHE, Director of Organizational Health (ret), National Center for Organization Development, Veterans Health Administration “The core principles Joseph Patrnchak lays out, the examples and research he draws upon, and the compelling stories, are presented in a way that a leader in any size organization will appreciate.” Leslie Leete Smith, M.B.A., Medical Practice Manager, Briarpatch Pediatrics, Olympian and Alpine World Cup Skier “I’m always looking for ways to help the people in my organization bring their very best to everything that we do. The practical, powerful ideas in this book will definitely help me achieve that goal.” Paul Mustone, CEO Reflex Lighting “This book will inspire leaders at all levels to step up and create an environment that brings out the best in their people and their organization.” Robert Gregorio, EVP &amp; Chief Administrative Officer, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc

The Engaged Enterprise: A Field Guide for the Servant-Leader

Patrnchak, Joseph M.

The terms of the work world have changed. To be successful and relevant, leaders must throw off the old command-and-control styles of management and adopt models that are principled and service-driven. That requires more than a to-do list: it demands a fundamental re-imagining of corporate culture and organizational health. Using stories, practical tips, and interactive materials, this book guides traditional /positional leaders as well as anyone with a desire to serve. A Nobler Side of Leadership: The Art of Humanagement offers a fresh approach to meeting the critical leadership challenges of contemporary organizations, while honoring the humanity of everyone they touch.

A Nobler Side of Leadership: The Art of Humanagement: A Servant Leader Journey

Belton, Linda W.

This is a contemporary version of the essay that started it all. Powerful, poetic and practical. “The Servant as Leader” describes some of the characteristics and activities of servant-leaders, providing examples which show that individual efforts, inspired by vision and a servant ethic, can make a substantial difference in the quality of society.

The Contemporary Servant as Leader

In Servant Leadership in the Boardroom: Fulfilling the Public Trust, Dr. Kent Keith, CEO Greenleaf Asia, presents and augments the views of Robert Greenleaf on the opportunity of board members of all types of corporations for-profit and non-profi to truly lead and make a difference for their organizations and those their organizations serve. The book provides historical background on the public purpose of all corporations, the responsibilities of board members as trustees for the public good, the unique value of board judgments, the relationship between the board and administration, and keys to board effectiveness, including the board as a “council of equals” that focuses on what matters most, asking fundamental questions and seeking information about how well the organization is serving its employees and society at large. The appendix includes key reminders for servant-leaders in the boardroom, a discussion of the shareholder primacy issue affecting for-profit boards, and an overview of servant leadership for those who are new to the subject.

Servant Leadership in the Boardroom: Fulfilling the Public Trust

The Intentional Servant Leader

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