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Four Things Servant-Leaders Never Say

March 14, 2019
/ By Keith

Although the term was coined in 1970 by Robert K. Greenleaf, servant-leadership continues to be a popular topic. It is a form of leadership that many aspire to, but at the same time it is often ill defined and…

Origin Stories

February 2, 2019
/ By Keith

Humans are natural storytellers and in many ways telling stories is what makes us human. Stories help us make sense of the experiences of our lives. Stories create an emotional connection to events and facts — they give meaning to the…

Choosing a Hill to Die On (Integrity Part 2)

September 10, 2018
/ By Keith

After reading my last article on integrity, one reader asked, “How does standing up for your values align with the concept of choosing which hill to die on?” It is a great question and it allows me to clarify…

Integrity

August 15, 2018
/ By Keith

It is a phrase that is quite common at organizations, but I was still a bit stunned when the words came out of my manager’s mouth. “We didn’t have a choice.” The words seemed to echo in the room….

What Compassionate Leadership Means to Me

August 2, 2018
/ By Keith

I call myself a compassion-focused leader, and I have been asked by quite a few people what a compassion-focused leader is. Numerous leaders, such as Jeff Weiner at LinkedIn ,use the term compassion in reference to leadership, but what follows…