Becoming Authentic.

“In searching for the truth about ourselves as servant-leaders, we look inward and what we find is not always pleasant. Our past deeds, our selfish and jealous intentions, our sadness, and our fears are all there ready to come out from hiding when the beacon of truth is summoned. Why do we hesitate to be truthful more often? Why do we avoid introspection? What do we fear about contemplation and a possible encounter with the Thou?”

So writes Tom Thibodeau in the Forward to Volume 1 of Viterbo University’s Monograph Series titled “Becoming Authentic: The Search for Wholeness and Calling as a Servant-Leader.”

The Monograph is a collection of essays from current students and alumni of Viterbo’s Servant Leadership Master’s degree program that delve into the themes of conflict, friendship, contemplation, and community. These stories describe the struggles and joys of practicing servant leadership in everyday life and are worth a read. Congratulations Trevor on a great book!