Effective Leadership: A Servant Style Of Leadership

Effective leadership relies on the ability to influence other and is important to the success and longevity of an organization. I believe that a servant style of leadership is most closely aligned with my beliefs. Servant leaders believe that “people can accomplish much when inspired by a purpose beyond themselves” (Economy, 2015). As an educational leader I will remind teachers that our purpose is prepare student’s for their future whether they are headed for college or a career. To play a role in the growth and development of another person is an honorable task.
As a Christian the word of God will be in the forefront of every decision or task. Servant leadership emphasizes many biblical principles. As a leader each task should be undertaken

“What is standing up for what’s right? It is knowing the truth, being impassioned to go beyond simply understanding, and being inspired to take action” (DelGiorno, 2004, p. 28). Public schools are growing more politically motivated by the day; therefore it is imperative that educational leaders show integrity, on purpose. Educational leaders should always “look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4 NIV) Integrity is not accidental, it is intentional, educational leader’s must make a conscious decide to always do what is right, no matter the circumstance.
It is important that leaders are competent in their leadership. “Being competent doesn’t mean that a leader knows how to do everything, but rather that they know what to do and how to get it done” (Leadership Now, 2007, para. 2). Subordinates should be able to observe an educational leader’s competence by their actions. Socrates (cited in Leadership Now, 2007, p. 4) asserted that “one who clearly knows best what ought to be done will most easily gain the obedience of the others.” Competent leaders will gain the loyalty and trust of