Servant Leadership
How to Start and How to Continuously Improve Servant Leadership Teams?
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Servant leadership has often been described as a philosophy, a mindset, even a calling—but for organizations that want to adopt it, the most pressing question is practical: Where do we begin? And once we begin, how do we sustain it? This book answers those questions. For years, I searched for a resource that explained clearly how to build servant leadership teams—teams grounded in trust, empowered by shared purpose, and committed to continuous improvement. Although many books explored the values and virtues of servant leadership, none explained how to start one. So, I began documenting everything I learned during my years as a military leader, consultant, teacher, and practitioner. This book is the result. Here, you will discover: • What servant leadership teams look like in action • The qualities and responsibilities of both leaders and team members • How to prepare your organization for servant leadership • A four phase implementation model that any team can apply • How to build continuous improvement into the very fabric of the culture .
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This book fills a gap that has existed for decades—clear, practical, step by step guidance on how to start and sustain servant leadership teams. While many resources discuss the philosophy of servant leadership, few address the question that every leader eventually asks: How do we put this into practice? This book fills a gap that has existed for decades—clear, practical, step by step guidance The most pressing questions are practical: Where do we begin? And once we begin, how do we sustain it? This book answers those questions. For years, I searched for a resource that explained clearly how to build servant leadership teams—teams grounded in trust, empowered by shared purpose, and committed to continuous improvement. Although many books explored the values and virtues of servant leadership, none explained how to start one. So, I began documenting everything I learned during my years as a military leader, consultant, teacher, and practitioner. This book is the result. Here, you will discover: • What servant leadership teams look like in action • The qualities and responsibilities of both leaders and team members • How to prepare your organization for servant leadership • A four phase implementation model that any team can apply • How to build continuous improvement into the very fabric of the culture Whether you are a CEO, team leader, educator, athletic coach, pastor, or practitioner, this book will guide you in creating a culture of trust, empowerment, and excellence—one where people thrive because leaders choose to serve. Servant leadership is not a technique. It is a transformation. And this book shows you exactly how to begin.
About the Author
Nestor K. Ovalle is the founder and CEO of a leadership consulting organization and a lifelong practitioner of servant leadership. Before becoming an executive leadership consultant, he served as a military leader, where he first began documenting the principles and practices that shaped his understanding of service, trust, and team excellence. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree from Indiana University, along with MBA, MS, and BS degrees. His work has been recognized with numerous leadership performance and teaching awards. He has published extensively in peer‑reviewed journals and has presented his research at professional conferences across the country. His previous book, Servant Leadership and Trust: Core Values That Build Trust and Inspire Greatness, explores the foundational values that make leaders trustworthy. This current volume builds upon that foundation by offering the first practical guide for starting and continuously improving servant leadership teams. Nestor K. Ovalle, 2d, DBA Email: nkovalle2d@gmail.com Phone: 505-670-4929