Becoming a Servant Leader

We often associate the idea of leadership with words like power, authority, and charisma. But historically the people who make lasting positive change know true leadership is about developing individuals and building a community around a shared purpose. Servant Leaders put the people they lead first, empower them, help them develop their full personal capacities and unlock their potential, creativity and sense of purpose. The servant leader moves beyond the transactional aspects of management, and instead actively seeks to develop and align an employees sense of purpose with the company mission.

With a servant leader at the helm, empowered staff work together as a high-performing team – more engaged and purpose-driven. This in turn allows an organization to develop future leaders and ensures the long-term viability of the organization.

This program will allow managers to think differently about leadership and team development, and gain useful tools to lead effectively while keeping focused on those who are a part of their organization. Using the ideas of personal Integrity, good communication, foresight, collaboration, and systems thinking, this program will give participants practical tools, starting with a self-evaluation, to move toward implementing a culture of servant leadership within their organization.

TOPICS:

A leader’s journey
What is Servant Leadership?
7 characteristics of a servant leader organization
7 ways to increase your servant leadership ability
Steps to overcome the enemies of servant leadership
How to build a servant leadership culture

Enroll in Becoming a Servant Leader

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Compare and contrast power leadership with servant leadership
Identify the universal characteristics and behaviors of servant leaders
Examine your own leadership style as it relates to the servant leader model
Create a personal plan to develop servant leader attitudes and behaviors
Develop a plan to build a servant leader culture i.e. engaged and empowered employees within their organization

Dates & Times

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location

Boise State University, Ron and Linda Yanke Research Park, Room 312

Fees

$299 per person

Benefits of Attending

You will learn the principles and actions associated with sustained and effective leadership.

Who Should Attend

New or functional managers who want to get leadership & management experience i.e. technically savvy managers who need development in leadership and
management.
Managers and Directors of teams, products and services. Business unit heads who are looking for development in the current economy and in developing critical
leadership and management skills in the new world order.
Someone who is leading a team that is not functioning at a healthy level

Presenter

Tricia Burns, MBA, is an adjunct instructor for Boise State University’s interdisciplinary professional studies program. She also provides leadership training through Boise State’s Professional and Continuing Education.

Tricia has worked in training capacities for most of her professional career and is known for her engaging approach to workshop facilitation. In addition to higher education, Tricia has experience in healthcare and government agencies, providing training, needs analysis, program development, program management, grant writing and grant management. In addition, she has facilitated on-site custom training for PACE clients in city, county, state and federal agencies. Tricia’s life-long experience in small business brings a unique view and expertise to her leadership and business classes.

Tricia earned her BS and MBA from Boise State University; the latter included elective courses in Grantsmanship and Instructional and Performance Technology.