The Servant Leadership Training Course: Achieving Success Through Character, Bravery & Influence

by James C. Hunter

Over a third of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work for" adhere to a principle called "Servant Leadership." James C. Hunter's runaway best seller The Servant (Crown Business, 1998) introduced millions of readers around the world to this philosophy of leading through courage, compassion, and character. Now with The Servant Leadership Training Course, this acclaimed author teaches listeners immediate, practical techniques for applying the revolutionary principles of servant leadership to their working lives. Drawing from the sold-out seminars he has presented all over the world, Hunter teaches listeners -- The role of how right action builds inner strength and inspires others to grow; -- How major corporations have turned servant leadership into increased morale, productivity, and profit, and what it means for your business; -- Learning to use influence instead of intimidation to achieve your goals, and much more.

Genres: Leadership, Audiobook, Business

Audio CD

First published July 1, 2006

About the author

JAMES C. HUNTER é consultor-chefe da J. D. Associados, uma empresa de consultoria de relações de trabalho e treinamento. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, Hunter é muito solicitado como instrutor e palestrante, principalmente nas áreas de liderança funcional e organização de grupos comunitários. Atualmente, ele mora em Michigan com a esposa e a filha.

Com os seus ensinamentos, tem criado uma nova cultura do que é verdadeiramente a Liderança. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, Hunter é muito solicitado como palestrante, na área de Liderança. Seus clientes incluem algumas das mais admiradas empresas do mundo, como Nestlé, American Express, Procter&Gamble, entre outros.

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A few years ago I started a personal reflection of what leadership is and was developing a concept of leadership as serving those we lead, those we report to and our customers, then I stumbled across this course by James C. Hunter. This course is a must read / listen by everyone. Why everyone and not just leaders? One of the tenants he mentions is the fact that everyone has an opportunity to lead at various points in their lives - even if they don't hold an actual role as a leader. This is so very true. In this course Mr. Hunter places in context the essentials of servant based leadership which should be utilized on a daily basis to incorporate these traits into our lives.

[Nancy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I listened to 1 of 4 of the CDs which comprise the audiobook. Hunter made a few good points but nothing earth-shattering or profound, and I just didn't find his anecdotes funny or helpful. Hopefully I can find a more useful resource on Servant Leadership.

[Ann (thebookisbetterann) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is actually a lecture, but I found it to be so incredibly eye-opening and helpful. It really is common-sense stuff, but Hunter gives it a new perspective - using the Golden Rule as a leadership style. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to up their leadership game.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timeless and practical wisdom that I plan to read and remind myself yearly. It’s not about learning the things, it’s about putting them into practice in your daily life.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I've listened to. I recommend listening rather than reading.

[Jeffrey Bush · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of leadership golden nuggets here. Here's a strong piece of advice from the book: "Leadership development and character development are synonymous, you improve one by improving the other."

[Bruce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review: Basically a recorded set of lectures. Marginally inspiring.
Covers the ideas and motivation behind Servant Leadership and gives
examples and stories to support the principles and concepts. James
Hunter is passionate and a good speaker, however I found some of his
stories and jokes a little thin. The examples tended not to really
dive into the challenges of implementing these ideas and I found he
concluded his points too quickly for me to feel like they were made.
I'm a big advocate of SL and think there is a lot of meaningful
discussion to be hand about applying it in today's modern, capitalist
business world; I just don't think Hunter really explored the ideas
and challenges that deeply.

[Elizabeth Olson · Rating 3 out of 5]

James Hunter attempts here to summarize twenty-five years of studying and teaching the principles of servant leadership in a single overview program.

He has a gift for using visual imagery to explain abstract concepts such as demonstrating kindness and discipline as a leader.

I was taken with his ideas of serving as a leader by meeting the legitimate needs of all stakeholders (owners/investors/members/employees/volunteers), how to determine those needs, set measurable goals in meeting them and soliciting feedback to ensure those goals and needs are met.

[Gregg B. Jensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was overall a great book. The principles contained in here will bring you a long way to being an excellent leader. What better example than Jesus Christ? I would have given it four stars, but there was a bit of repetitiveness, and I felt like it really could have been shorter. One other issue was that it did not contain many direct examples of Servant Leadership.

[Katy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cannot recommend this book highly enough for anyone who may be in a position to influence another.

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hunter writes about Jesus and his two-year-old and covers solid basic tips. Ironically, he comes across as someone I would never want to work for.

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great message, perhaps better if I had the workbook, but about 3 times longer than it needs to be.

[Faisal Alburek · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great convincing book that shows how important Servant Leadership is. The author delivered the concept in a conversational manner making it easy and simple to understand.

[Erica L · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't know that I can finish this book. I don't share Hunter's apparent love for Sam Walton.

[Miss.terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Read.