Servant leadership

The Link Between Transformational and Servant Leadership To lead, or not to lead - To serve, or not to serve? These are the questions that vex the mindset of a leader and a servant. Van Dierendonck, Stam Boerma, Windt, and Alkema (2013) emphasized the considerable overlap between servant leadership and transformational leadership styles. Servant and transformational leadership are more influential than transactional or laissez-faire leadership styles. The focal point of this paper is how two type of leadership styles such as servant and transformational, can share similarities in their characteristics, but also differ in the components and proceedings; but gain the same results. The reason for this paper will be to survey basic subjects identified…

Finally, a servant leader has the tendency to serve others by mentoring. A servant leader finds a way to enhance a talented individual’s skills and help motivate the individual by applying strength and knowledge. According to Peter Senge (2004), one-third of the fortune 500 companies have disappeared and the average lifetime for the largest enterprises is less than 40 years. Many have wondered why these fortune 500 companies disappeared. The answer to the dilemma is the companies that…

The dictionary defines leadership as “the action of guiding a group of people or an organization” (“Leadership” n.d.) and service as “the action of helping someone.” (“Service” n.d.). Therefore, combining these terms to define servant leadership would produce: the action of guiding a group of people or an organization by helping them. This is a rather simple definition of servant leadership that has been questioned and analyzed by four authors, making the actual definition of servant…

As a student-athlete we are put in a leadership position because of the university environment. It is our place to use our time and talents to set a worthy example for other people to follow. I have been reflecting on the meaning of servant leadership and its use in diverse settings; I found I have very little understanding about the concept. Because of my limited knowledge of the servant leadership model I need to become more aware of diversity types, for example, the diversity between…

Chapter Ten called Servant Leadership and Chapter Eleven called Adaptive Leadership explains servant and adaptive leadership more comprehensively. There is a lot of facts and knowledge one must understand to know what adaptive and servant leadership is. Chapter Ten by Northouse discusses servant leadership in greater detail. As explained in the text, servant leadership semms contradictory and challenges our traditional beliefs about leadership, and is an approach that offers a unique…

Purpose - The article identifies servant leaders and servant leadership as a dynamic link to achieving and enhancing the organizations triple bottom-line. It describes the characteristics and importance of this strategic approach as it pertains to solidifying the organizations responsibility to all stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach - The article uses literature and research on servant leadership, sustainability, and the triple bottom-line, to authenticate that servant leadership and…

A servant leader is a unique attribute that a select few obtain. That being said, servant leaders are needed at all levels within an organization. Regardless of one’s title or position the flow of power starts from the top and is dissipates down. When power is used properly then the support of those with power flows from the bottom back to the top. This process is completed with effective servant leaders at all levels. A servant leader is an individual that looks at the big picture and see what…

the “Servant”. Servant leadership is defined as a philosophy and set of practices that enhances the lives of individuals, constructs better organizations in order to create a caring world. While servant leadership is a timeless concept, the concept of “servant leadership” was described by Robert K. Greenleaf in “The Servant as…

According to Daft (2013), “A servant leader transcends self- interest to serve others, the organization, and society.” Servant leaders operate on two levels: for the fulfillment of their subordinate’s goals and needs for the realization of the larger purpose or mission of their organization. Servant leaders give away power, ideas, information, recognition, credit for accomplishments, and sometimes even money. (Daft, 2013) Being a leader is a privilege, and it brings on many challenges, seeks…

The principles of servant leadership consist of listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, stewardship, commitment to the growth of others, and the ability to build a community (Spears, 2010). As a charge nurse of my unit, I am a servant leader who applies all these principles in my daily life. I listen to my coworkers patiently and become aware of the issues they are facing in their professional and personal lives. This awareness makes me empathize with…