
Robert Greenleaf coined the term ‘servant leader’ in his essay The Servant as Leader. It’s not an oxymoron because servant leaders lead through service, not because they have the authority to lead.
Servant leaders possess the following five unique traits:
- Moral sense
Dedicated leaders care deeply about the professional and…
“Life is full of surprises. Why is that always surprising? ”(Cathleen Schine)
Life’s unpredictability is axiomatic.
Serendipity creates happy accidents; randomness undermines plans.
There are nasty surprises that shock and demoralise us; there are pleasant surprises that delight us and enrich our relationships.
Surprises, whether bad or good, teach us…
There is no such thing as an all-around expertise. We excel doing certain things, are good at certain tasks, and show average performance in some others.
Excellence is a desirable goal, but perfectionism and fear of failure limit our range of experiences, which enrich our lives. There are several advantages…