At Your Service Lessons in Leadership Author:Charles E. Wheaton, Ph.D. How do you best inspire others to work toward a common goal? Is it by force, fear, or bribery? These tactics are often used by those in authority to bring about desired results; however, Charles E. Wheaton, Ph.D., would like to suggest there is another way. — In At Your Service: Lessons in Leadership, Wheaton examines leadership theory and... more » differing leadership styles, as identified and studied by numerous scholars and experts, with emphasis on a particular theory known as Servant Leadership. According to Wheaton and others, servant leaders focus on the needs of others while staying in line with the organization's overall values and integrity. In this environment, individuals are often self-motivated to apply their particular talents toward the common good.
In this well-researched guide and reference, Wheaton details the origins of servant leadership in Christianity, which was further brought to light by Robert K. Greenleaf. He provides a number of leadership applications for business leaders, public sector workers, religious leaders, and educators. Through At Your Service: Lessons in Leadership, Wheaton seeks to inspire leaders, would-be leaders, and all those interested in organizational efficacy to keep an eye on the individual in order to seek the common good for all.« less