Using Servant Leadership

Poetry, Leadership, and the Informal Moments of Organizational Life

“…Servant and adaptive leaders realize that they cannot just order people around or impose their will. Both of these leadership paradigms, while varied, call attention to some important aspects of leadership-namely, that of truly listening to and engaging with followers, seeing followers as equals, and, perhaps most important, fostering and harnessing the creative capabilities of followers and unleashing them to facilitate meaningful change (Letizia 2018).…”

“…We must come to realize that what is will not always be and that we as leaders and organizational members cannot get stuck in our defaults. We must see the power of creativity and foster that creativity in others (Greenleaf 2002;Heifetz et al 2009;Letizia 2018). As a leader, this reflection forces me to stay humble.…”

Leadership Doesn't Have to Be Lonely: Building Community through Cowriting

“…It fosters active listening and collective idea construction, balancing big picture vision with close-up examples. It also offers a snapshot of truly collaborative servant leadership (Letizia 2018). This process removes the ego in favor of shared experiences and advice.…”