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Thousands have heard the term “servant leadership” — but few know the remarkable man who coined it. In this biography, Don M. Frick draws on unfettered access to Robert K. Greenleaf’s papers and correspondence to tell the story of the founder of the modern servant-leadership movement.
Greenleaf spent 38 years at AT&T, rising through the ranks while quietly observing what makes organizations — and people — truly thrive. After retiring in 1964, he wrote the landmark essay “The Servant as Leader” (1970) and founded the Center for Applied Ethics, dedicating the rest of his life to a radical idea: that the best leaders are servants first.
Part biography, part leadership classic, this book traces the inner journey behind one of management’s most influential ideas — and shows why Greenleaf’s vision of humane, ethical leadership is more relevant than ever. Essential reading for leaders, managers, and anyone who believes business can be a force for good.
Robert K. Greenleaf: A Life of Servant Leadership
Thousands have heard the term “servant leadership” — but few know the remarkable man who coined it. In Robert K. Greenleaf: A Life of Servant Leadership, Don M. Frick draws on unfettered access to Greenleaf’s papers and correspondence to tell the story of the founder of the modern servant-leadership movement.
Greenleaf spent 38 years at AT&T, rising through the ranks while quietly observing what makes organizations — and people — truly thrive. After retiring in 1964, he wrote the landmark essay “The Servant as Leader” (1970) and founded the Center for Applied Ethics, dedicating the rest of his life to a radical idea: that the best leaders are servants first.
Part biography, part leadership classic, this book traces the inner journey behind one of management’s most influential ideas — and shows why Greenleaf’s vision of humane, ethical leadership is more relevant than ever. Essential reading for leaders, managers, and anyone who believes business can be a force for good.
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