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Extending the Conversation: Top Book Recommendations on Servant Leadership

Extending the Conversation: Top Book Recommendations on Servant Leadership

Welcome to the blog companion of episode 4 of "The Compassionate Newsroom," where Dr. Karen Ladley illuminated the profound effects of servant leadership. For those inspired by our discussion and eager to delve deeper, we've compiled a list of resources to help you further explore the concepts of servant leadership and its impact on mental health.

Understanding Servant Leadership

Books:

  1. "The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership" by James C. Hunter
    This book offers a narrative-based exploration of servant leadership principles and how they can be applied in various organizational settings. You can find it here.

  2. "Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness" by Robert K. Greenleaf
    Dive into the foundational text of servant leadership that started it all, penned by the philosophy’s originator. Get your copy on Amazon here
  3. "Servant Leadership in Action: How You Can Achieve Great Relationships and Results" edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell This collection of essays from servant leadership experts and practitioners offers a comprehensive look at how servant leadership impacts individuals and organizations. Check it out here. 

  4. "The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle: How to Become a Servant Leader" by James C. Hunter Hunter simplifies the concept of servant leadership and provides practical advice on how to transform into a servant leader. You can purchase it here on Amazon. 

  5. "Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others" by Cheryl Bachelder This book shows how leaders can achieve remarkable results by focusing on serving others, with a case study of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. See reader's reviews on Amazon.  

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