Chapter 17The Servant Leader Identity

LAURIE BETH JONES

I first became acquainted with Laurie Beth Jones through her book Jesus CEO. When she became involved with our Lead Like Jesus ministry, I quickly became a raving fan of not only her writing and thinking, but also who she was as a person. Leaders who are interested in serving rather than being served are not only comfortable with who they are, but also interested in finding out about the people they work with. After you read Laurie Beth’s essay, the importance of understanding yourself and others will become clear to you. —KB

AS A SERVANT leader, one of Jesus’s clear strengths was that He had a clear and compelling narrative of who He was. He said, “I am the Good Shepherd” (John 10:11, 14); ...

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