Human Factors in Engineering

H18 Dirty Hands, Clear Heart: The Raw Truth of Servant Leadership

03/13/2025

2:45pm - 4:00pm

Level: Introductory to Intermediate

Josh Ether

Speaker, Coach, Author, Consultant

We’ve dressed up Servant Leadership with layers of respectability and authority, turning it into something almost mythical. But real leadership isn’t polished; it’s messy, unglamorous, and often unseen. In this talk, we strip away the corporate platitudes and dig into the gritty reality of what it means to serve. True Servant Leadership isn’t about titles or recognition; it’s about showing up when it matters most, doing the work that others shy away from, and making a difference—not for applause, but because it’s the right thing to do. This isn’t a call to action; it’s a call to reality. Leadership, at its core, is simply being human.

You will learn:

  • Redefine Leadership from the Ground Up
  • Embrace the Unseen Acts of Service
  • Commit to Serving Without Expectation