In his second essay, The Institution as Servant , Greenleafwrote that “not much will change until the builders ofinstitutions, those who have competence and strength, begin tomove.” 5 He introduced the important role of board members inleading the institution toward distinction as servant. He discussedorganizational structures, and argued for a team or “council ofequals” instead of a single chief at the top of the organizationalpyramid. He described the difference between conceptual andoperating talent, and discussed the challenges of large businesses,universities, and growing edge churches. Thoughts?
