What is Servant Leadership?
How does Servant Leadership differ from other leadership models?
Is Servant Leadership another fad?
Who developed the concept of Servant Leadership?
I like the idea. What would I need to do to get involved?
What businesses are using the Servant Leader model?
Where can I go to get more information?
1) What is Servant Leadership?
Servant Leadership is a philosophy that fosters a caring, empowered, ethical and trusting organizational culture. It is a practical model that encourages leaders to be of service to others, while also being focused on achieving results. Servant Leadership emphasizes values and integrity, promotes higher morale and retention, increases workplace passion and motivation, and enhances team cohesion and effectiveness.
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2) How does Servant Leadership differ from other leadership models?
Many leaders still practice a top down, hierarchical style in which they use their power to tell subordinates what to do and how to do it. Many contemporary leadership models help leaders access more flexible and relevant styles for the challenges and expectations of the modern world. Servant Leadership goes well beyond these, providing a timeless and holistic model of leadership. The Servant Leadership model values leader and follower alike, encourages collaborations, trust, foresight, listening, empathy, and the ethical use of power. It provides a basis for a way of being that opens new possibilities for organization wide leadership and results.
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3) Is Servant Leadership another fad?
Servant Leadership has grown and developed over the past 40 years and is especially relevant in today's complex era, when values and integrity are needed more than ever.
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4) Who developed the concept of Servant Leadership?
Robert Greenleaf, Director of Leadership Development for AT&T and Harvard Business School professor, spent over 40 years developing the Servant Leadership philosophy. Click here to learn more about the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership.
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5) I like the idea. What would I need to do to get involved?
Please see our Events page for activities you can attend. Or you can become an associate by contacting Bob Hertel at Bhertel@leadershipinitiative.org or by phone at (619) 908-6095.
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6) What businesses are using the Servant Leader model?
There are many businesses throughout the world, as well as in our communities who have made the conscious choice to adopt the Servant Leadership model. Servicemaster, Southwest Airlines, The Men's Wearhouse, Tom's of Maine and TD Industries are just a few notable organizations actively practicing servant leadership.
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7) Where could I go to get more information?
Please see Events for classes and other activities where you can learn more and meet other like-minded people. See Membership Benefits for other ways you can participate.
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