"Transformational Leadership: Courageous Service" | Edward Crawford | TEDxWileyCollege

[@williamlamb1477]

Thank you for the reminder that our first call is to serve and servant-leadership can be taught and learned.

[@matthewmilling8511]

Service and Leadership are honors earned by humble and kind people. Bravo Edward.

[@edwardjcrawford3111]

Matthew, great to hear from you and miss our old Peace Corps days.

[@jacaubrebolden7914]

I could just listen to him for hours, not even kidding...

[@MatthewFerry]

Very very inspiring! Thank you for sharing Edward. Moved me to tears several times. Let's get out there and serve each other.

[@stinsonspeaks]

Mad respect. Are my first words to describe this talk. 1. Because he deserves it for the way he has served others. 2. Because this talk was awesome. I think this is a message we need to hear more as leaders. It takes courage to serve and impact the lives of others. Sacrificial, servanthood leadership is the kind that really matters.

[@cellocrawford]

Such an inspiring message! "Service would make me better, service would break me, it would humble me, it would mold me." ...Very moved Edward

[@peterkantner3346]

this is why I just love TEDx Talks! Best of the Best!

[@johnnytoom]

Thank you for sharing this story! For many, it is often easier to write a check as a form of "service". While funding and donations are critical to the success of any service-based organization, its the people that dedicate themselves to hands-on service that drive progress and improvement. Thank you for your sacrifices of career opportunities, time with family and those 40 pounds to get boots on the ground and serve. Inspiring! Bravo.

[@melaniebarton2375]

The courage to make hard choices provides the experiences to learn about the impact of servant leadership. So glad to know you and be in your sphere of influence. Keep inspiring Edward.

[@wadegibson6624]

What a great message! Leadership isn’t about building up your own power; it’s about building up others’.

[@renniegabriel]

Service by all of us, not only makes us better, it also makes the world better. Thank you for your inspiring message.

[@pwstanton21]

As a veteran, a Christ-follower, and a man committed to leading well . . . I thank you, Edward!

[@toddhuber5223]

“What would my grandfather do?”...it’s a powerful question that definitely resonates ...you continue to humbly inspire Edward.

[@edwardjcrawford3111]

Thanks Todd!

[@andregonzalez3629]

Edward - very inspiring story and great message. I’ll always be grateful for your wisdom and friendship. Keep up the great work and leadership!

[@patrickgeorge9894]

Beautiful story, thank you Edward! Serve Him by serving others...

[@edwardjcrawford3111]

100% Patrick. Thanks for your support and your service of others in the USMC. Truly enjoy working with you and serving with you brother!

[@steverod78]

A great testimony to the power of being mission-oriented towards others...not by happenstance but deliberating intention. Well done!

[@JohnGuydon]

Such a great message! Successful leaders that have the courage to serve is a fantastic inspiration.

[@sharonchan2231]

Thank you for sending this message into the world: How can we serve others? I loved hearing the stories of you and your family's history.

[@edwardjcrawford3111]

Sharon, thanks for the kind words. Appreciate all you do for others and your friendship.

[@Highfevre81]

Fantastic lessons from a life of service. Courage to pursue the selfless service of others ultimately gives oneself fulfillment that cannot be achieved without it. Sincere service and living in accordance with and pursuit of one’s values uplifts all. Thank you for the lesson, Edward.

[@brunostevens2027]

being passionate is the only way to go forward in the long run, yeah

[@jeffreyhammers5334]

it's entertaining AND informative. best of both worlds.

[@chrissalgado6244]

really motivating speech, thank you Edward

[@deathofaclown3710]

fall down 10 times, stand up 11!!

[@peisynder413]

amazing talk Edward!! Way to go!

[@lindasusan4650]

follow the leader! :)

[@juliawilkinson4296]

I feel like you could have served your wife by helping her with a toddler and an infant. I would like to hear her TedTalk on self-sufficiency and selflessness.

[@edwardjcrawford3111]

Well said Julia. She is an amazing and her selflessness and perseverance is an inspiration to me. I look up to her and her ability to do so many things well and her heart to serve. Truly blessed to be with her. She is my hero and would do an amazing TedTalk!

[@brrrundlefly9724]

2 million coffee trees? is that even possible! wow

[@edwardjcrawford3111]

These farmers are incredible! Many hands make for light work!

[@hedyshechter760]

bone break fever in Los Blancos? wow