Robert K. Greenleaf was a pioneer in the field of servant leadership.
He spent his first career at AT&T in management research and development before transitioning to teaching and consulting.
Greenleaf's seminal essay, "The Servant as Leader," published in 1970, introduced the concept of servant-leadership and continues to influence management experts and institutional leaders today.
His work focuses on the idea that true leaders are chosen by their followers and that effective leadership stems from a desire to serve others.
Greenleaf's writings have had a lasting impact on leadership theory and practice, inspiring a generation of thinkers and practitioners in various fields.
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