The Balancing Act
Servant Leadership in the Modern Workplace
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Narrated by:
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Abigail Langham
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By:
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Paul Jacinto
About this listen
What is Servant Leadership, and how can it transform company culture? How does Servant Leadership relate to Agile and Scrum methods? How can leaders inspire and empower their organization? The Balancing Act: Servant Leadership in the Modern Workplace answers these questions. From its philosophical beginnings to its application in various fields: the military, business, and even industries where you wouldn't expect.
In today's fast-paced, competitive business world, companies that want to stay ahead of the game must invest in servant leadership and agile practices like scrum. By putting the needs of their team members first and fostering a collaborative, transparent culture, companies can tap into the full potential of their workforce and drive innovation.
As the book focuses on applying specific methods in technology, the book also frames the broad application of Servant Leadership and its success in the creative industry by looking at groups like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. These groups exemplify the use of servant leadership and agile mindsets to create some of the greatest music in history. By embracing servant leadership and scrum, any company, in any industry, can foster a culture of innovation and create a work environment where people love to do their best work.
Could the tragic Challenger disaster have been averted if those in power had practiced servant leadership, valuing the concerns and expertise of engineers who foresaw potential risks? This serves as a cautionary example of the dangers of neglecting the importance of servant leadership.
The swift development of COVID-19 vaccines, thanks to a collaborative effort of business agility, servant leadership, and coordination between pharmaceutical companies, research organizations, and bureaucracy, serves as a shining example of what can be achieved when all parties work towards a common goal with a sense of urgency for the greater good.
©2022 Paul Jacinto (P)2023 Paul Jacinto