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Outlining ten key characteristics often identified with the servant-leader, the authors explore the applicability of these characteristics to the special role and practices of foundations in our society.

They pose challenging questions for all who would pursue philanthropy as servants first, for example: Can foundations view their work as an investment in the growth of people rather than the solution to a problem? Can they have a healing role in society? Should they listen to the voices of those they serve?

John C. Burkhardt was the Program Director of Leadership and Higher Education at the W. K. Kellogg Foundation from 1993 to 2000. He now serves as the director of The Kellogg Forum at the University of Michigan. Larry C. Spears was named President and CEO of the Greenleaf Center in 1990. Spears is the editor of nine books on servant-leadership.

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