Leadership expert Russell Davis shares how servant leadership transforms organizations by centering human dignity. From the Peace Corps to the boardroom, he unpacks how ethical leadership, empathy, and resilience fuel high-performing teams. Join MK Palmore in this episode and discover actionable ways to rebuild trust, lead with intention, and redefine success, not through power but through care, clarity, and connection.

Timestamps

00:00 Meet Russell Davis

02:36 Russell’s Mission and Early Path

04:09 Peace Corps Lessons & Early Leadership Challenges

08:49 What Servant Leadership Really Means

12:17 Surviving a Bonfire Explosion and Resilience

17:54 How Positivity Changes Everything

23:29 Russell’s Empowering Leadership Philosophy

27:17 Rebuilding Trust with Wounded Team Members

31:58 Inside Russell’s Leadership Models and Writings

35:39 Why Ethics Is the Cornerstone of Real Leadership

39:50 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More

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