Leaning Away to Lean In: Aspirations of Servant-Leadership through the Tenets of Giving Things Up, Listening, and Silence

Authors

Evan Wildstein, Gonzaga University

Abstract

Frick (2011) inspires reflection when he notes, “We tend to believe that we must do something to solve a problem.” This is a powerful notion seen through the lens of modern life. Organizational life, especially, is full of action. Whether or not certain actions should be taken is largely a consideration of oughtness, though many believe as Frick suggests — that we feel we must do something. This belief has limitations, which we are wont to learn if we are receptive, irrespective of where we might be in our lives. While this may seem counterintuitive, leaning away from action to lean into it may allow for many like me to improve. Framed through servant-leadership, this path is not only enlightened, it appears achievable and worthy.

Recommended Citation

Wildstein, Evan (2022) "Leaning Away to Lean In: Aspirations of Servant-Leadership through the Tenets of Giving Things Up, Listening, and Silence," International Journal of Servant-Leadership: Vol. 16, Article 16.
DOI: 10.33972/ijsl.352
Available at: https://repository.gonzaga.edu/ijsl/vol16/iss1/16

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