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1 " You get greatness out of people by expecting it. "
― John Stahl-Wert , The Serving Leader: Five Powerful Actions That Will Transform Your Team, Your Business, and Your Community
2 " If you want to do something that really changes someone’s life, the best thing you can do is make the person you’re trying to help a participant in the process. "
3 " Self-esteem is important because it sets up a powerful cycle of personal growth and willingness to take risks. "
― Ken Jennings , The Serving Leader: Five Powerful Actions That Will Transform Your Team, Your Business, and Your Community
4 " When a leader keeps personal ego in check it builds the confidence and self-esteem of others. "
5 " Expect little, and we live up to the expectation. Expect a lot, and we stretch and grow to meet the expectation. "
6 " The more you teach your people to not need you, the greater your value. "
7 " The key is selecting the right people to join the team, those with the right skills and values, those who embrace our purpose. "
8 " Getting your ego out of the way has an even deeper organizational impact. "
9 " To serve the many, you first serve the few. "
10 " A Serving Leader who creates a powerful churn of productivity needs a team that can put itself at the service of others. "
11 " Serving Leaders build teaching organizations to create excellence at every level. "
12 " Serving Leaders teach others the knowledge, skills, and strategies they need to succeed. "
13 " One of the most significant barriers to progress is the lack of effective leadership. "
14 " Serving Leaders work hard to get obstacles out of the way so others can make progress. "
15 " The leader turns the pyramid onto its head in order to serve others. "
16 " The theory of servant leadership is vital, but it’s the active Serving Leader that makes the critical difference. "
17 " Get the very best tools to serve your people, not just lots of tools. "
18 " By putting others first the Serving Leader is able to catalyze the creation of high- performance teams. "
19 " Serving Leaders have to reduce their wisdom on ‘how to succeed’ into bite-sized packages. "
20 " Serving Leaders direct credit to others. "
