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“Acting on what we believe by what we do is at the heart of Servant Leadership.”
― James W. Sipe, Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership: Practicing the Wisdom of Leading by Serving; Revised & Expanded Edition

“In the words of organizational guru Charles Handy, “The companies that survive are the ones that work out what they uniquely can give to the world—not just growth or money but their excellence, their respect for others, or their ability to make people happy.”22”
― James W. Sipe, Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership: Practicing the Wisdom of Leading by Serving; Revised & Expanded Edition

“We often “help” best by talking but “serve” best by listening; “help” by actions but “serve” by actions and simple presence.”
― James W. Sipe, Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership: Practicing the Wisdom of Leading by Serving; Revised & Expanded Edition

“we reveal what we believe by what we do.”
― James W. Sipe, Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership: Practicing the Wisdom of Leading by Serving; Revised & Expanded Edition

“The skills of delegating responsibility are easy to learn—be clear with expectations, provide the necessary resources, agree on a deadline, and be available to help.”
― James W. Sipe, Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership: Practicing the Wisdom of Leading by Serving; Revised & Expanded Edition

“always accountable to followers.”
― James W. Sipe, Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership: Practicing the Wisdom of Leading by Serving; Revised & Expanded Edition