Want to be a leader who is respected, admired and followed by others?
Well then, start by serving them!
Visualize two contrasting leaders...
One leader commands and demands from their people. They spark more dread than drive within their team.
The other leader is more hands-on. Working in unison with their team. They regularly ask, "What can I do to support you?"
Guess who gets happier employees and better results?
When it comes to leadership, there are several different management styles that you can use in the workplace. Servant leadership is a style that can help you build strong teams with members who are personally and professionally satisfied and who contribute high-quality work that helps your company succeed.
What is servant leadership?
Servant leadership is a management style in which you focus on your team’s growth and well-being to put their needs first. The theory is that instead of employees serving the leader, the leader serves the employees.
Why is it important?
Servant leadership is important in business because it creates a work environment in which employees at all levels of your organization feel respected, appreciated and valued. Businesses that follow a servant leadership philosophy tend to have stronger work cultures with high employee morale and engagement.
So, what can you do to become an effective servant leader?
1. Don’t just speak but listen to what your team has to say.
2. Care about your team on a personal level.
3. Understand the importance of fixing problems before moving on to new goals and projects.
4. Be more aware of yourself and your team.
5. Guide and persuade your team members.
6. Think beyond small tasks and communicate larger goals and why they are important to your team.
7. Understand the importance of learning from past mistakes and successes and using lessons learned to productively evaluate present decisions.
8. Motivate your team to grow.
9. Acknowledge and understand the importance of your and their responsibilities.
10. Encourage collaboration and engagement within your organizations.
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