Servant leadership is a leadership style that prioritizes the growth, well-being, and empowerment of employees… When implemented correctly, servant leadership can help foster trust, accountability, growth, and inclusion in the workplace.
Sarah K. White
Takeaways of Note:
7 pillars of Servant Leadership –
1- Person of character – maintains integrity, makes decisions based on ethics & principles, displays humility and serves to a higher purpose for the Team
2- Puts people first – care & concern for others; helps team members meet goals & grow
3- Skilled communicator – effectively listen to and speak with Team members, while inviting feedback
4- Compassionate collaborator – consistently work with others & strengthen relationships; support diversity, equity, & inclusion; and navigate conflict among Team
5- Has foresight – keep an eye on the future & anticipate impacts on the Team; have a strong vision for Team & take decisive action when needed
6- Systems thinker – navigate complex environments & adapt to change; strategic thinking & effectively lead change
7- Leads with moral authority – establish trust & confidence thru quality standards, accepting & delegating responsibility and fostering a culture of accountability
Bonus Nuggets:
what servant leadership looks like in practice (Joe Iarocci, author, Servant Leadership in the Workplace)…
- 3 Key Priorities – developing people, building a trusting team, achieving results
- 3 Key Principles – serve first, persuasion, empowerment
- 3 Key Practices – listening, delegating, connecting followers to mission