Kent M. Keith

Kent M. Keith is an American author and former executive best known for writing the “Paradoxical Commandments,” a set of aphorisms on integrity and perseverance that has often been misattributed or popularly associated with Mother Teresa. He has also written on leadership and ethics, including *The Case for Servant Leadership*, which argues for leading through service, character, and responsibility. Keith’s work is frequently quoted in motivational and organizational settings for its emphasis on doing good work despite criticism or misunderstanding. Across his writings, he focuses on practical moral decision-making, personal accountability, and values-based leadership in public and private life.