31. Love Made Visible: The Power of Servant Leadership

Tom Thibodeau is the distinguished professor of servant leadership at Viterbo University, the first ever Master's program centered around SERVANT LEADERSHIP. Tom is also a national speaker, teacher and an ambassador for goodness. In this enlightening episode, Professor Tom Thibodeau takes us on a journey into the depths of servant leadership, a topic that goes beyond titles and positions, rooted in the simple belief that service is love made visible. With almost four decades of teaching experience and a wealth of wisdom, Tom unravels the layers of servant leadership, beginning with a perspective shift that can change the way we perceive and interact with the world. Tom shares a poignant personal stories from his life and upbringing, illustrating how acknowledging the vital roles of those around us prevents them from becoming invisible. He draws on those real-life examples emphasizing the profound impact of true leadership on communities. As a devoted ambassador for goodness, Tom sheds light on the various facets of love and their significance in our lives. From the importance of community to celebrating together, he weaves in personal anecdotes and stories of servant leaders who have made a remarkable impact, some even reaching the White House. What else we talk about: - How the servant leadership program was created - Servant leaders VS self serving leaders - 4 types of love that we see - The power of community - How to live like a monk Despite lacking the correct letters behind his name, Tom's dedication led to the creation of the first-ever master's program in servant leadership at Viterbo University. Explore the curriculum designed to bring Sunday to Monday, featuring classes like prophetic leadership, rituals and celebrations, and living like a monk. Tom breaks down the daily disciplines of a servant leader, emphasizing the importance of starting at home with family and the need for a disciplined life that avoids turning strengths into weaknesses. As Tom shares his message of joy, hope, and love, he ultimately points to the greatest servant of all, Jesus. Provoking a deep introspection, he challenges us to ask: Are we willing to serve? Join us in this episode filled with wisdom, stories, and a call to action – to embody servant leadership and make love visible in our lives!