Cultivating a Servant Heart: Insights from Servant Leaders

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OCTOBER 2023

978-1-68275-3750

Caitlin Mae Lyga Wilson is a mother, writer, and native of La Crosse, Wisconsin. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin– La Crosse and received her master’s degree in servant leadership from Viterbo University. She serves as vice president of communications and inclusion at Marine Credit Union and has spent nearly two decades nurturing connections through her work in communications.

“None of us is where we are today because we got here on our own. We have all had those around us help sometimes in unexpected, small but significant ways, while others may have had a larger imprint. Those who read [this] book will be more grateful for those who have positively shaped them in the past and be more purposeful in how they make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. God knows, the world needs more of that. This book is a must-read for all of us.”
—Chuck Wachendorfer, President of Distribution, think2perform and author of Don’t Wait for Someone Else to Fix It
 
“Where else can you join this many meaningful conversations with servant leaders in one place? I couldn’t put these transformational stories down!”
—Misty Lown, entrepreneur and author of One Small Yes
 
“Caitlin Wilson takes readers on their own inward journey into the center of leadership and service . . . the heart. Highly recommend this read that plants itself deep.”
—Tita Yutuc, LCSW, LICSW, President/CEO, Family and Children’s Center
 
“Through the stories of others, Caitlin Wilson has successfully captured the deep connection between servant leadership and spirituality, compassion, and growth mindset. Over chapters, we get to know the storytellers as if they are sitting in rocking chairs in our own family rooms, sharing their unique voices and experiences.”
—Perri Richman, MSOP, Chief Marketing Officer and Principal, The Brand Promise
 
“Servant leadership feels massively important at this moment in history. But my understanding of what it means to be a ‘servant leader’ sometimes feels inspiringly simple, and other times, confusing and amorphous. The gift of this book is that it provides intimate new perspectives on the reality of servant leadership from real people working to embody it in their communities. The best way to learn a skill is to see it performed. This book does that.”
—George McGraw, Founder and CEO, DigDeep, and Los Angeles Water and Power Commissioner
 
“An inspiring compendium of stories of leaders who are self-reflective, humble, service-minded, and committed to compromise, solution-making, and nurturing the next generation through what Wilson calls ‘cultivating a servant heart.’ This expansive meditation on the concept of leadership speaks to the needs of our moment. It combines Wilson’s own wisdom with that of the visionary leaders she profiles and offers the reader ideas for reflection and action to create their own servant leadership journeys."
—Jodi Vandenberg-Daves, PhD, former Professor and owner of JVD Consulting, LLC

“Caitlin's ability to encapsulate between two covers meaningful moments and stories that shaped numerous servant leader journeys is incredibly moving. She offers the reader key insights into leadership drivers, showcases the variety of backgrounds that can lead us to serve, and ignites a spark in readers to continue on their unique path. A must-read for leaders at every stage of their journey.”
—Sarah Fecht, founder, Best Self Leadership, LLC