Abstract
Francis Perkins was one of the most influential servant-leaders of the 20th Century and may be considered an “unsung hero” for her trailblazing efforts to help marginalized groups: the poor, senior citizens, laborers, the unemployed and children. So much of American’s daily lives and what millions of Americans utilize and depend upon (e.g. a 40-hour workweek, overtime pay, unemployment insurance) is a direct result of her life’s work. Yet, she has often been omitted from History books and many Americans may have never heard of her. This article examines her servant-leadership characteristics and the actions that resulted from her being a servant-leader.
Recommended Citation
Coats, Jeffrey
(2023)
"An Unsung American Hero: A Case Study of Frances Perkins's Servant-Leadership and its Modern Impact,"
Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice: Vol. 10:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/sltp/vol10/iss1/4
