Servant-Leaders in Training: Foundations of the Philosophy of Servant-Leadership

By Oliver W. H. Wendt

Servant-Leaders in Training is a thoughtful and practical introduction to the philosophy of servant-leadership and its application in professional and educational settings. Published by Springer, this book explores the ethical foundations, mindset, and behaviors that define servant-leadership as a values-driven approach to leading and developing others.

Designed for leadership education, organizational development, and training programs, the book presents core servant-leadership principles such as humility, stewardship, empathy, listening, trust-building, and community impact—linking philosophy to real-world leadership practice.

What This Book Does

This book provides a structured foundation for learning servant-leadership, helping readers develop a service-first leadership mindset and translate servant-leadership principles into day-to-day leadership actions.

Key Features

• Clear foundations of servant-leadership philosophy and ethics
• Practical guidance for developing servant-leader behaviors
• Links leadership values to organizational and community outcomes
• Useful for training programs, leadership courses, and self-development
• Frameworks for reflection, growth, and leadership practice

Who Should Use This Book?

• Leadership and management students
• Educators teaching leadership development
• Managers and team leads seeking values-driven leadership
• Organizational development and HR professionals
• Nonprofit, education, and service-sector leaders

Why It’s Essential

• Builds a strong philosophical foundation for servant-leadership
• Supports leadership growth through reflection and practice
• Promotes ethical, trust-based, people-centered leadership
• Ideal for leadership training and development programs

The foundational guide to learning and practicing servant-leadership.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9783030065577
• Author: Oliver W. H. Wendt
• Publisher: Springer
• Format: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
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Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Origins and Definitions of Servant-Leadership
• Ethics, Values, and the Servant-Leader Mindset
• Listening, Empathy, and Trust-Building
• Stewardship and Responsibility
• Developing and Empowering Others
• Servant-Leadership in Organizations and Communities
• Practical Training and Personal Development

FAQs

• Is this book practical or philosophical? It provides a philosophical foundation and shows how to apply servant-leadership in practice.
• Is it suitable for leadership training programs? Yes, it is designed to support leadership development and training.
• Is it appropriate for beginners? Yes, it introduces servant-leadership concepts clearly and progressively.