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In 1977, a new and distinct paradigm of leadership\u2014noble work\u2014began to guide people, organizations and society\u2019s hearts and minds when Robert K. Greenleaf<\/a> proposed that service should be the distinguishing characteristic of leadership. In keeping with that principle, servant leaders strive selflessly and purposefully to empower, uplift and shine a light on people and causes. Servant leaders in history include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa and Albert Schweitzer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event to Spotlight A Standout in Noble Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In November, the University of St. Thomas and eight co-sponsors spotlighted one such local leader, Laurence \u201cLarry\u201d J. Payne \u201972. Payne\u2019s love of service extends into leadership roles across education, nonprofit, public and religious settings. At a special dinner on campus, 200 friends and nonprofit, religious and business leaders gathered to celebrate Payne, who received the inaugural Servant Leadership Award named in his honor. All recognized Payne for his tireless, ongoing efforts, vision and civic leadership to promote equity in communities throughout the Houston region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was a great pleasure and my good fortune to work with a group of extraordinary leaders to plan Larry\u2019s event,\u201d Russell Richard, senior vice president for the Center for Houston\u2019s Future<\/a> and chairman of the Friends of Larry Payne Committee, said. \u201cI hope Larry and the newly created award inspire all of us to do all we can to make the community a better place to live, work and be in harmony with our fellow citizens.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an email to the planning committee, of which she is a member, Fran-Victoria Stephens, president of Story Square wrote, \u201cThe design of the program showcased and revealed the deepest parts of who this servant leader genuinely is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Payne Is Gifted With “Human Capital Insight”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Payne is a man who stands tall with a warm welcome and engaging smile. \u201cHe easily connects with people, which many say is his true purpose,\u201d Stephens wrote. \u201cThrough the endless programming on issues of equality and justice, this former civil servant imagines and facilitates. He connects people from entirely different walks of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am awed by Larry\u2019s human capital insight,\u201d she continued. \u201cHe knows what and who is necessary to illustrate a landscape that will change hearts and reconcile minds with their pasts and their desired futures to produce each impactful project he imagines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting Through the Truth of a Shared Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stephens reminds us of how Payne has \u201cmagic that scintillates and disseminates to all he meets to forever bind them together with the truth of their shared mission. He does not endeavor to create alone or lead ventures singularly for the sake of acquiring accolades or credit for himself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, Payne\u2019s passionate drive for social issues near and dear to him has brought him recognition and continues to do so. UST honored Payne in 2007, with its Rev. Vincent J. Guinan Distinguished Alumnus Award. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Laurence J. Payne Servant Leadership Award, established in 2021, will be presented annually to an individual whose civic leadership advances equity and social justice in the Greater Houston region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2022, Payne will celebrate 50 years as an alumnus of St. Thomas.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Servant leadership is about inspired people doing noble work\u2014the very best they have to offer. Laurence J. Payne \u201972, received the inaugural Servant Leadership Award honoring his noble work in the community. 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