Keys to Servant Leadership through Collaboration: Lessons from the Career of Dr. Joseph Kolars

Global health is the health of populations in the global context and is defined generally as the area of study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for people worldwide. Dr. Joseph Kolars has focused on advancing education systems in the United States and inter-nationally to address these dis-parities and has emerged as a recognized leader in the field with an extensive track record of successful collaborations. But what is it that makes these collaborations successful? This article explores the key lessons to be learned from Dr. Kolars’ career in global health partnerships and illustrates how his servant leadership style has paved the way to fostering effective, sustainable improvements in global health. By exploring Dr. Kolars’ understanding of global health, his role as a leader, his collaborative efforts, and his ded-ication to improving global health through research and innovation, this article will serve as a guide to those looking to become future leaders in global health.