Real leadership isn't about winning at all costs—it requires the moral courage to challenge bad actors within our own ranks, not just those across the aisle.
In this episode of the Cultivating Civility podcast, I sit down with Ron Holifield, CEO of Strategic Government Resources (SGR), and explore the urgent need to HOLD YOUR OWN SIDE ACCOUNTABLE.
In today’s polarized world, too many leaders protect their own team, their own party, their own interests—at the expense of integrity. But true servant leadership demands something different.
It calls us to resist tribalism, stand firm in our principles, and ensure that accountability isn’t just a weapon wielded against opponents—it’s a standard we uphold within our own circles.
🎧Tune in as we dive into what it takes to lead with conviction, even when it costs us:
➡️Why trust is the foundation of leadership—and how to rebuild it
➡️How leaders can break the cycle of conflict-driven governance
➡️What it means to resist the pull of blind loyalty and refocus on the common good
If you’re looking for leadership that transcends blind allegiance, that isn’t afraid to call out wrongdoing no matter where it occurs, this conversation is for you.
How can we be this kind of leader?
What does it take to develop the wisdom and resilience to lead this way? Can ancient philosophies offer guidance for today’s leadership challenges?
In my talk for the global Modern Stoicism community Stoic Wisdom Meets Servant Leadership: Virtues for the Common Good, I explored how the virtues of justice, courage, and self-mastery in Stoicism align with service, empathy, and ethical action in Servant Leadership. These two wisdom traditions offer a powerful framework for civic leaders navigating division, distrust, and incivility.
Marcus Aurelius reminds us: “What is not good for the hive is not good for the bee.”
Robert Greenleaf asks: “Do those I serve grow as people?”
Martin Luther King Jr. urged leaders to ask daily: “What are you doing for others?”
Take the Next Steps, Servant Leader!
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