The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership

by James C. Hunter

‘When you were born you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die the world cries and you rejoice.’”

as leaders, we are called upon to love them and treat them as we would want to be treated.

Joy is about inner satisfaction and the conviction of knowing that you are truly aligned with the deep and unchanging principles of life.

“I often tell young people that one of the benefits of the institution of marriage is the way it provides an opportunity for the couple to grow out of their self-centeredness by becoming attentive to the needs of others, namely their spouses. Having children is yet another opportunity to grow and overcome our selfishness as we further extend ourselves for our children.

if you don’t believe you are self-centered, then you are probably very self-centered.

The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.’

there is great joy in leading with authority, which is serving others by meeting their legitimate needs.

Our purpose here as human beings is to grow toward psychological and spiritual maturity.