Servant leadership focuses on the needs of the employees and the stockholders instead of the needs of the leader of the organization. This way the organization benefits itself in a chain reaction, when employees are happy and motivated they will give excellent customer service and when clients are happy they will use your services again. When clients use the service of the organization again and refer your company the organizations receives more money and in the end will result in the stockholders being happy.…
The most interesting part of the book that I reflect on is chapter 3 on the model, because it uses the paradigm shift (upside down pyramid symbolizes the servant leadership model according to, Hunter) concerning change in environment, such as doing things in a different way to change your life and meet goals. Hunter uses leadership, authority, service & sacrifice, love and will as the essential influences to align your behavior to influences with intentions and actions to lead with will power of loving what you do.…
Servant leadership has been identified by Robert Greenleaf, as one serving others before serving themselves, In addition Greenleaf also stated that true leadership emerges from those whose primary motivation is a deep desire to help other. (Spears & Lawrence, 2002). This means that a servant leader will have to develop compassion for people and also be able to respond to people in a way that can build up a person’s character. The most successful servant leaders are those who have become skilled empathetic listeners.…
The servant leadership values the community. So the servant leaders have a commitment to their followers’ growth (St.Thomas University, 2015). But every leader has a potential to improve. They must get better to be more effective and positively impact their team. The growth of the leader helps support the growth and development of their followers. The personal growth of the leaders enables them to improve their own performance and management skills. This gives them more authenticity. The personal growth also helps them to be more aware of their strengths and weaknesses. This will aid them better connect with others and overcome obstacles easily (Lubbock Christian University, 2015).…
Fundamentally, servant leadership entails leaders being servants first. It starts off with a natural feeling that one wants to serve, and goes beyond one’s self interest, where leaders are genuinely concerned about serving their followers. Further, it also involves leaders not using their power to get things done but instead try to persuade and convince their followers. In this way, followers support their leaders and are motivated to become the very best they can become (Dierendonck, 2011). Indeed, servant leaders do care about the development of their employees and even share power.…
As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, embracing servant leadership can pave the way for a more compassionate, inclusive, and prosperous future. By adopting a servant leader mindset, we can create positive change, empower others, and inspire a new generation of leaders committed to serving and uplifting those around them. Greenleaf, R. K. (1977). The servant as a…
“A servant-leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong. While traditional leadership generally involves the accumulation and exercise of power by one at the “top of the pyramid,” servant leadership is different. The servant-leader shares power, puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible.” ~ Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant…
Servant Leadership is where the leader feels the need to take care of the needs of their employees. It has been proven in such organizations such as GE that this method works. Their employees basic needs were taken care of and addressed. This allowed the employees to feel appreciated and they were able to productive at the same time.…
The over-arcing theme for each of the leader’s view of servant leadership is that servant leadership is about getting the focus off self and into a focus on stewardship through guidance, with attention, intention, awareness – of self and others – with a large dose of serving versus being served as a leader.…
Throughout high school I have been blessed with the opportunity to experience positions of leadership. As taking roles as both a follower and a leader in democratic groups such as football, student council, and especially marching band I have learned the significance and dedication of servant-leadership. I am honored to have been given the position to be drum major during my junior and senior so I could strive to enrich the extraordinary experiences music has to offer to fellow peers. Through an attitude of servant-leadership, perseverance and passion I have been privileged. Hence, I dedicated and invested myself in a program that has blessed me with several breath-taking experiences that opened my eyes to a new perspective on the world and on what my destiny holds.…
“The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first” (Greenleaf, 1977, p. 27). For the servant-leader, the needs of others will be the primary driver rather than meeting the needs of the individual themselves. In this paper, incorporating a leader interview, the student will highlight the interviewee’s responses to servant-leadership concepts and their impressions and experiences as a servant-leader.…
The hand is an extremity of the body that has the power to make a difference in our world. From the first handshake, you are able to establish positive relationships with the people you meet. Building networks will guide you towards opportunities to serve and inspire. It is up to a person to choose to make their life something worth living. My goal is to dedicate everything I have to others, so I can provide people with the lives they deserve. Every day, I have something to be thankful for. In fact, I have a multitude of blessings, and with those, I can share with individuals who need support. Out of all the dark things of the world, I know there is light, and that love and justice still reside in our area. Child Protect is evidence to the hope that we have for our people, and the passion that it has will continue to lift out their helping hand. Anytime I hear or see someone filled with the determination to do good, I am filled with complete joy. There is a way to make a difference. You just have to find out where you can begin.…
Our primary goal is to build servant leaders and communities where their main focus is to serve and help others, promote the common good and eventually creating a better world.…
Well supported post! You wrote: “Servant leadership is practiced in its purest form in religious organizations,” as well as providing other examples where it is most likely and least likely to reside. You brought up many valid points. To add to your list, a small family owned business would fit well within the description of servant leadership too.…
One way to keep the vision at the forefront is to complete a strategic plan based on the vision, and to discuss the vision at each meeting of the Board of Directors. Often as an Executive Director, you focus on the mission and services provided. The vision statement is a much broader, big dream concept. In servant leadership theory leaders are able to balance the day to day operations with conceptual thinking. The outcome of being able to conceptualize is building a future for the organization and being able to change course if needed.…