2022 Reading List

30.12.21 Insights + Inspiration

At Sophia, our goal is to provide you with the necessary tools for your leadership journey.

This reading list features topics and conversations based on our favorite books from servant leadership and research experts!

Our 2022 Community of Practice sessions gave servant leaders the opportunity to learn from one another in a low-stress, comfortable environment with learning facilitators who assisted in guiding small group conversations.

Text version of 2022 Sophia Book List:

January: It’s Not About the Coffee – Howard Behar
February: Dare to Lead – Brene Brown
March: The Servant Leader – Jim Autry
April: The Dream Manager – Matthew Kelly
May: Think Again – Adam Grant
June: The Spirit of Servant Leadership – Shann Ray Ferch & Larry Spears
July: Servant Leadership Lessons from CEOs
August: Leaders Eat Last – Simon Sinek
September: The Motive – Patrick Lencioni
October: Burn Ladders. Build Bridges – Alan Patterson
November: Servant Leadership from the Middle – Bernard Osborne

Written by Christa Williams in Insights + Inspiration

Share this article:

3 Leadership Lessons from New Book: Just Keep Growing

“Telling stories is one of the most powerful means that leaders have to influence, teach, and inspire. Stories convey the culture, history, and values that unite people,” a Harvard Business Impact article said.

As an award-winning journalist with a background in communications and marketing, Martha Boehm understands the impact of storytelling.

So she wrote a book…Just Keep Growing: 25 Servant Leadership Lessons! This book is filled with stories to uplift, inspire, teach, and connect people to the power and potential of servant leadership.

Here’s three reasons why you need to add it to your TBR list:

It’s filled with short stories (let’s face it, our lives are busy!).
They are REAL stories about real people with relatable scenarios.
Each story ends with prepared reflection questions and action items for personal development.

…

Board Bios: Meet Stacy Shedivy

In January 2024, Stacy Shedivy joined the Sophia Board of Directors, continuing a journey that began more than 15 years ago when she was first drawn to Sophia Partners’ vision, its commitment to servant leadership, and the supportive community it continues to create.

For Stacy, this organization has shaped far more than her professional approach—it has become a way of life.

“Regardless of which hat I wear—consultant, volunteer, teacher, coach, or parent—I intentionally seek to serve better,” she reflects.

The principles of servant leadership, which she once thought of as a leadership style, have become a daily lifestyle. They encourage her to nurture her own physical, mental, and spiritual well-being so she can better serve others.

…

Board Bios: Meet Sara Wild

A born and raised Wisconsinite, Sara Wild brings with her a passion for leadership, community, and connection.

As the Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist at C.D. Smith Construction, Sara uses her creativity and communication skills to help connect people and ideas in meaningful ways.

Leaning into a natural extension of her values led her to join the Sophia Board of Directors in June 2023. Sara attended many of Sophia’s events and programs and experienced firsthand how transformative they can be for leaders of all ages and stages.

…