You don’t have to know the term servant leadership to understand it. The idea is simple: great leaders serve first. They ask questions before giving directions. They focus on purpose, not ego. They lift others higher instead of standing above them.

That approach inspires teams and drives results. When people feel supported and valued, they collaborate more freely, think more creatively and deliver work that resonates more deeply. Leadership rooted in service builds trust and trust is the foundation of every lasting brand.

Our connection with Leadership Rhode Island goes back more than two decades, when (add)ventures’ founder and CEO, Steve Rosa, joined the Tau Class while building both a company and a family. Since then, dozens of (add)venturists have followed his path, learning, leading and giving back to the community.

Over the years, those collaborations have taken many forms including producing campaigns for causes that matter, hosting meetings, and supporting initiatives that strengthen Rhode Island. Together with LRI alumni and partners, these efforts have helped create thousands of jobs and raised millions of dollars for organizations that make a difference. That’s what servant leadership looks like in motion. These small acts ripple outward through classrooms, boardrooms, and neighborhoods.