Self Less: Lessons Learned from a Life Devoted to Servant Leadership, in Five Acts - Hardcover

by Len Jessup (Author)

One night, following a painful divorce, Len Jessup hit what he calls the "the lowest moment" of his life. He would go on to credit this moment as the start of his journey to selflessness. In Self Less, you'll follow Len's story of emotional vulnerability. Blending personal narrative with research, Jessup argues selfless leaders can maximize impact by guiding teams, not controlling them. He stresses the power of constant learning, surrounding yourself with people far smarter than you, and service to others. For leaders seeking to create meaningful change through personal growth, Jessup provides inspiration along with practical advice on inclusive leadership and securing stakeholder buy-in. Self Less offers a roadmap to lead change through humility, kindness, and care for employees and partners.

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Empowering Change through Humility and Service to Others

In his compelling memoir Self Less, Dr. Len Jessup shares deeply personal stories and insights from his lifelong journey to become a selfless leader devoted to creating transformational change. From his humble small-town beginnings and experiences overcoming self-doubt as the first in his family to attend college, to leading major universities through unprecedented growth, Jessup illustrates how self-reflection, embracing challenges, and keeping sight of one's purpose can empower effective leadership.

With humility and kindness, Jessup walks readers through pivotal moments that shaped his leadership approach. Blending narrative storytelling with research-backed principles, he details profound lessons from spearheading "impossible" initiatives like saving his university's accreditation in twelve months. Throughout, Jessup stresses the importance of inclusive, "guide-on-the-side" leadership, arguing selflessness enables faster change by building highly engaged teams and securing stakeholder buy-in.

Equal parts inspiration and practical advice, Self Less offers a roadmap for leaders undergoing change in any industry. You'll learn how service to others can create a positive impact on employees, partners, and communities for generations to come. For leaders at all levels seeking to create meaningful change through personal growth and service, Jessup's wisdom provides a compass for the journey.