Recent Developments
Press Releases and News of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership
Last month, the Greenleaf Center was fortunate to facilitate a dialogue with leaders of MetroPower, a prominent southeast regional electrical and mechanical contracting company. Our conversation touched on a number of key servant leader practices known for supporting more cohesive teams that often result in greater organizational productivity and community impact. This highly interactive workshop enabled managers and directors to explore the realities of showing up every day as compassionate leaders who prioritize the needs of employees and customers. Special thanks to President and COO, Alberto Peluzzo, and Vice President, Todd Stevens, and all who participated in the session. MetroPower is in good hands.
The Greenleaf team was fortunate to spend the day on the beautiful LaGrange College campus visiting with the College’s premier leadership program, The Wilkinson Family Servant Scholars. Staff engaged the Scholars and community stakeholders on the efficacy of incorporating servant leadership principles and practices in the workplace and beyond. Thank you Professor Jeff Lukken and the LaGrange, Georgia community!
On January 29, 2025 the Greenleaf Center hosted a timely conversation with panelists and students from around the country to engage in a discussion examining factors influencing limited voter participation and lack of involvement in local civic affairs. Participants explored viable ways to foster deeper civic engagement within local communities and across all levels of government. This event was a collaboration of the Greenleaf Center, the Seton Hall University Core, Siena College (New York), and LaGrange College (Georgia).
On October 16, 2024, the Greenleaf Center hosted its third annual Hall of Fame Ceremony honoring local and national servant leaders. Among this year’s inductees included Service Access & Management, Inc., and former New Jersey U.S. Senator, Jeffrey Chiesa of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC.
The Center is also deeply grateful to elevate the work of the seven additional distinguished honorees highlighted at this year’s ceremony. Congrats to all!
September 2024 – Executive Director Reginald Lewis had a great time recently with Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata as a guest on their Brand Slam podcast. The conversation highlights the benefits of leadership practices that fosters growth in individuals and produces better organizational outcomes.
June 2024 – The Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership
at Seton Hall University is pleased to announce its third annual Servant Leader Hall of Fame Induction. The ceremony and reception will recognize high-profile individuals and organizations that are committed to the well-being of others, resulting in benefits to communities and society more broadly. This year’s inductees truly illustrate the transformational power of servant leadership.
March 2024 – The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership at Seton Hall University (the Center) hosted the Secretary to the Cabinet of the Government of Kenya (GOK), the Honorable Mercy Wanjau, on March 22, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey. The purpose of the gathering was to explore options to build upon a 2023 pilot designed to expose top Kenyan government officials to the fundamentals of Servant Leadership.
May 2024 – The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership at Seton Hall University (the Center) is pleased to announce an exciting new collaboration with a network of former Starbucks company executives, managers, and employees. Formerly known as the Green Apron Alliance (GAA), alumni of the coffee giant recently joined forces with the Center to engage in meaningful opportunities to promote better ways to lead, manage, and support others to strengthen organizations and communities.