Servant Leadership: A Fresh Perspective

23.02.23

Meet Bill Bunzel.

VP of Property, Auto & Liability Claims at Society Insurance.

A longtime member of the Fond du Lac and Sophia community, Bill Bunzel highlights the importance of servant leadership in the workplace.

Learn more through this exclusive interview:

Q: As a nonprofit, why is Sophia’s work important?

A: When Sophia is involved with training managers, it gives them the type of management training that is hard to find anywhere else – the employee first leadership. It fills a need in the community.

Q: Why should someone invest in Sophia?

A: Sophia allows an opportunity for young and experienced managers to get together with others in the community, no matter their position, and learn from each other. These are networking opportunities that will pay dividends long-term if we invest in Sophia.

Q: Why is the work that Sophia does important to you?

A: The Community of Practice sessions keeps my knowledge fresh. Christa Williams introduces fresh ideas for management style and leadership. This is pertinent and helpful information for servant leadership philosophy.

More Than a Conference: Building the Future of Leadership in WI

Leadership isn’t just about individual growth—it’s about strengthening workplaces, organizations, and communities.

That was evident throughout this year’s Impact Conference 2026 on June 4th, where participants consistently shared that the experience was meaningful, relevant, and energizing.

Impact 2026: Your Impact Grows Here

Sophia Partners’ Impact 2026: Transformative Leadership Conference (formerly the Aspiring Servant Leaders Conference) brought together 150 committed leaders from across Fond du Lac County, Fox Valley, and surrounding communities to Moraine Park Technical College for a full-day experience designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations succeed.

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Youth Leadership in Action: The Story Behind Miles 4 Minds

25 ambitious junior high school students.

An 8 month-long program.

1 Fond du Lac community.

Youth Leadership Fond du Lac (YLF), an annual program of Sophia Partners, increases youth participant knowledge of the people, resources, and organizations that make OUR communities better—and here’s how our young leaders are making a real difference.

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Don M. Frick

A Defining Voice and Historian of Servant Leadership

The servant leadership community lost one of its most important and beloved voices on March 23, 2026.

Don M. Frick was a creative teacher, an engaging storyteller, a dynamic speaker, and a gifted author. More than that, he was one of the world’s leading authorities on the life and work of Robert K. Greenleaf, the pioneer of servant leadership.

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