The Servant Leader

By Wayne Rivers

8 minutes

Last updated March 26, 2025

What is Servant Leadership? Why does Performance Construction Advisors recommend this particular book over all the other 50,000+ ones available? What’s the spirit of work? How can you establish connection at your construction firm?

Please tune in this week as Wayne reviews James A. Autry’s wonderful book and fleshes out some of the key takeaways. Please share your thoughts – or other leadership books or tools of which you know – with us at wrivers@performanceconstruction.com

The Servant Leader is the book that inspires many of the leadership concepts taught in The Contractor Business Boot Camp. This is a unique leadership development program designed specifically for your rising high potential leaders in the organizations. We've crafted a comprehensive curriculum for this program that aims at sharpening their leadership, financial, and business development skills, empowering them to conquer the challenges of tomorrow. Don't miss out on this opportunity. A new class begins in May 2025 in Raleigh. Contact Charlotte today at ckopp3@performanceconstruction.com to find out more.

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