Self Less: Lessons Learned from A Life Devoted to Servant Leadership, in Five Acts - Tapa dura

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LEN JESSUP is an award-winning educator and innovative leader who has served as a university professor, dean, and president. Currently President of Claremont Graduate University, he previously led the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and held leadership roles at Washington State University and the University of Arizona. Jessup is a widely published author on entrepreneurship, innovation, and organizational change. He is a sought-after advisor on higher education strategy, research growth, new ventures, and executive development. The first in his family to attend college, Jessup holds a PhD in management from the University of Arizona along with an MBA and bachelor's degree. Known for transforming organizations through selfless leadership, he focuses on maximizing positive impact on people.

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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.