Some discouraging news......

Via the wonderful Slow Leadership Blog: Chris Bailey writes about the fact that many of America's institutions, including non-profits, practice a modern form of indentured servitute. The problem, Chris argues, is that most of the American workforce simply accept it as the best way to get ahead. You can read the entire post here.

Well said Chris! As servant-leaders we have a responsibility to look after our employees far beyond production numbers. This includes everything from taking time to thank them for their work and, as Chris points out, making sure those we serve and lead are taking the time off of work that they so richly deserve.

We can be agents of change in our organizations - it starts with taking an interest not only in our employees' roles but in their souls as well.