Introduction Through identification and ongoing assessment of her leadership style and ability this leader is able to develop and understand her own strengths and limitations in order to grow and develop into a more effective leader. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of servant leadership, contingency, path-goal styles leadership to gain an understanding of current leadership models, identify this author’s style of leadership and explore why leadership is important to organizations, society and this author. A Personal Model of Leadership Servant leadership was a term that was first used by Keifner Greenleaf(1970) in his first essay, The Servant as Leader (as cited by Crippen, C., 2005). Greenleaf based his essay on his belief that a servant leader is a servant first, and explained that it would begin with the natural urge to serve and then the leader would make a conscious choice to become a leader, in doing so he makes the choice to ensure that others needs are met first (2005 ). As a servant leader develops he should always keep aware of those who he serves and strive to ensure that they are becoming healthier, wiser, freer, have an increase in autonomous, and are become more like servants themselves (2005). Leaders and organizations can use the principles of servant leadership to frame decisions, and service that include focus on the community, care of others and quality services (Waterman, R., 2011). Watermen states that working to higher purpose increases standards, integrity and should lead the followers through supports, shared visions and bring followers together in toward a common purpose to provide service to others. Contingency theory asserts that a leader will be effective bas... ... middle of paper ... ... Works Cited Bocook, M., (2011), Self-assessment, State University, PCN 802. Crippen, C., (2005). "Servant-Leadership as an effective model for educational leadership and management: first to serve, then to lead." Management in Education (Education Publishing Worldwide Ltd) 18(5), 11-16. Retrieved from EBSCOhost on August 10, 2011. Plotner, A., Trach, J.,(2010), Leadership development perspectives from community rehabilitation program directors, managers, and direct- service personnel, Journal of Rehabilitation, 76(3), 3-9, Retrieved from EBSCOhost on August 10, 2011. Schultz, D., Schultz, S., (2010). Psychology and work today (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780205683581 Waterman, H., (2011), Principles of servant leadership and how they can enhance practice, Nursing Management, 17(9). Retrieved from EBSCOhost on August 9, 2011.
Servant leadership, as defined by Kretiner and Kinkicki (2015, p.486), is putting the needs of others, including employees, customers, and community ahead of one’s own needs. This management style requires selflessness and humility from management so the organization can focus on serving key stakeholders. There are ten characteristics of a servant-leader as identified in the text
The Servant Leader discusses the importance of leaders who adopt a service oriented attitude in which they care for the needs of others before their own. A servant leader need not be an actual servant or have ever been a servant to become a servant leader. Rather, a servant leader is born with or adopts an “others first” disposition. Climbing through the ranks may help to create a servant leader, though it is not necessary. When leaders choose to see that the needs of their followers or their organizations are the highest priority they become servants.
purpose for this book is dual. First goal is clearly defining servant leadership and second one is
Servant leadership is a philosophy and practice of leadership defined by Robert Greenleaf, Greenleaf work for AT&T for many years studying management and education. All along, Greenleaf felt that the power centered authoritarian leadership way used a lot in the United States was not working. Servant leaders achieve results for their group by giving priority attention to the needs of their colleagues and those they serve. Leaders who use this philosophy are usually humble stewards of the organization the take part in.
Servant leadership is becoming a more “sought-after” concept in today’s society, but what exactly is servant leadership? Does it mean different things to different people? Although the three books, The Servant as Leader, The Servant, and Lead Like Jesus, all center around servant leadership, each author takes a different perspective on the meaning of being a servant leader. Robert Greenleaf addresses leadership from a straight-forward stance; saying that a good leader must be a servant-first by finding the will within themselves to put the needs of their group before their own. James Hunter discusses servant leadership through a story involving everyday people that the reader can relate to. He uses Jesus as a guide to explain how to initiate character development that will, in turn, fashion servant leadership. Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges offer a new perspective on servant leadership by bringing Jesus into the picture on an even deeper level than Hunter. They explain that by knowing Jesus Christ and developing an intimate personal
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The two most intriguing leadership styles presented in the readings were transformational leadership and servant leadership. Both leadership styles are relationship-oriented, that is, in order for these leadership styles to be effective, positive relationships must exist between leaders and followers. Also, both leadership styles reject the role of leader as being reserved for those individuals in designated positions of power, but rather a quality that may be exhibited by any individual (Kelly, 2012, pp. 10-11). However, the differing goals of each leadership style is the seemingly critical factor that separates transformational leadership from servant leadership.
A purposeful leader has a requirement where individuals must create within themselves something that other people desire to follow or be like. This is a very interesting comment that brings to mind a reality of behavior. For example, why did people follow Adolf Hitler? It was not for his looks or his personality; it was for his passion. Passion creates willingness in others to follow regardless if what they are pursuing is right or wrong. Initially, Adolf may have had some great ideas that people thought were of importance to them and society, but soon discernment disappeared and we see in history the results of Adolf Hitler’s leadership. Hitler’s passion was the core element to his success, and
The modern use of the term servant leader derives from the act of servant leadership which has been around for many ages, but was made a final common phrase when Robert K. Greenleaf wrote his essay called "The Servant as Leader". Robert used this term to represent someone who has a natural feeling to serve others as well as someone who aspires to lead. People can now use the philosophy of leadership to try and pinpoint characteristics and behaviors that can further determine if someone should be named a servant leader. Individuals who are called to represent themselves as servant leaders better the world by setting a positive impression on young children who are growing up in a society where they are only expected to take care of themselves.
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Leading by example is the main idea. Servant leaders do not want to be in the first line and they prefer to guide their employees from a distance. They distinguish because of their personality, their behavior and their values. The only disadvantage is that in a competitive financial environment it is difficult from them to be recognized.
In this paper, I have created a personal model that is honestly right and respected of the authentic servant leadership. I believe the leadership matches up with what makes my personal values and morals of participation. The achievement and excellence in my master
Stone, A. G., Russell, R. F., & Patterson, K. (n.d.). Transformational versus servant leadership: A difference in leader focus. Retrieved from http://www.regent.edu/acad/sls/publications/conference_proceedings/servant_leadership_roundtable/2003pdf/stone_transformation_versus.pdf
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