Douglas K. Shaw brings a lifetime of experiences to bear in demonstrating how to grow organizations that are both caring and successful.

— Larry C. Spears, author-editor and Servant-Leadership Scholar, Gonzaga University (Spokane); senior advisory editor, The International Journal of Servant-Leadership; and CEO of The Spears Center for Servant-Leadership (Indianapolis)

Welcome

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Welcome to the Doug Shaw Perspective, the one-stop repository for Doug’s writing and thoughts about what it means to be a leader who has been profoundly influenced by the idea of imago Dei – the belief that every human is created in the image of God and has value and purpose. Here you can learn more about Doug and his own journey, as well as learn from Doug about leadership and influence through the lens of our shared humanity.

Blog

In his blog, Doug humbly and humorously shares the wisdom and insight he’s gleaned through the years about life, leadership and the importance of valuing our shared humanity.

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When Leaders Get Their Hands Dirty

I grew up hearing the phrase, “If you want something done right, you have to do it…

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What if I’m Not Leadership Material?

So, I’m thirty years old and a newly appointed director of a department of six people.  I’ve…

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Raise Your Hand If You Haven’t Had a Toxic Work Experience

Recently I had the privilege to speak to 1,300 attendees of an international association of corporate leaders. …

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