This course examines the philosophy of Robert K. Greenleaf, the significance of servant leadership, focuses on the everyday principles of Servant Leadership and suggests strategies by which to apply these principles.
Facilitated by Phil Anderson and Isabel Lopez.
Tuition $425.00 (All required course texts at registrants expense, can be purchased here)
I have completed the Foundations training and found it inspiring. I didn’t realize how broad the impact of the Servant Leadership teachings are. As a professional, the Foundations training has supported my understanding of how to communicate with different personalities and has motivated me to engage in self-reflection to model what I have learned. In communication with others I practice “moments of silence” to allow others to share their thoughts and ideas, to feel heard. I also am more aware of empathy and the role of trust to facilitate organizational change. The Greenleaf Academy and its team has modelled the practices covered in the training and has inspired me to further my Servant Leadership journey. – Amanda Van Haaften, Past Foundations Participant
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
To receive a Certificate in “Foundations of Servant Leadership”, the participant must:
- Participate in wiki collaborative website and group discussions
- Read required texts and other assigned readings about servant leadership
- Write and submit a short paper (8-10 pages) reflecting content mastery
- Contribute in five (5) group discussions with facilitators and other participants*
- Share insights and learning using the course wiki collaborative website
*NOTE: Participants may make up one (1) missed group discussion; Participants who miss more than one group discussion are not eligible to receive a course completion certificate.
COURSE READINGS: Required: (All required course texts at registrants expense, can be purchased here)
Robert K. Greenleaf’s 3 major essays: The Contemporary Servant as Leader, The Institution as Servant and Trustees as Servants
Don M. Frick, Robert K. Greenleaf: A Life of Servant Leadership (Berett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 2004)
Kent M. Keith, The Case for Servant Leadership (Greenleaf Center, 2008)
Class 5: One of the required supplemental readings. Please be prepared to share your choice prior to the final class. Choose from the following list:
- Isabel Lopez, The Wisdom of Servant Leadership (Greenleaf Center, 2012)
- Robert K. Greenleaf, Old Age: The Ultimate Test of Spirit (Greenleaf Center, 1987)
- Robert K. Greenleaf, My Debt to E.B. White (Greenleaf Center, 1987)
- Robert K. Greenleaf, Education and Maturity (Greenleaf Center)
- Robert K. Greenleaf, Servant : Retrospect & Prospect (Greenleaf Center, 1980)
Alternatively, you may choose to purchase Robert K. Greenleaf, The Power of Servant Leadership, (Greenleaf Center, 1998) which includes the three Greenleaf essays as well as many more. – can be purchased through link above
COURSE SCHEDULE:
February 12th, 2021 – May 14th, 2021
Group sessions will occur on the following dates 12pm to 1:30 EST:
02/12, 03/12, 04/02, 04/23, 05/14
March 26th, 2021 – June 18th, 2021
Group sessions will occur on the following dates 12pm to 1:30 EST:
03/26, 04/16, 05/07, 05/28, 06/18
April 29th, 2021 – July 22nd, 2021
Group sessions will occur on the following dates 7pm to 8:30pm EST:
04/29, 05/20, 06/10, 07/01, 07/22
June 4th, 2021 – August 27th, 2021
Group sessions will occur on the following dates 12pm to 1:30 EST:
06/04, 06/25, 07/16, 08/06, 08/27
July 9th, 2021 – October 1st, 2021
Group sessions will occur on the following dates 12pm to 1:30 EST:
07/09, 07/30, 08/20, 09/10, 10/01
August 26th, 2021 – November 18th, 2021
Group sessions will occur on the following dates 7pm to 8:30pm EST:
08/26, 09/16, 10/07, 10/28, 11/18
