Servant Leadership

Servant Leadership means acting as a leader and not as the typical boss. This is done through trying to help people grow by teaching them and encouraging them to become the best them they can possibly become. The concepts and principles learned in this class can be applied in both my personal and professional life. Servant leadership is a philosophy defined by Robert K. Greenleaf. Servant-leaders strive for success in a way that gives priority to more than simply the bottom line. They give attention to human, financial, and physical aspects of the business. In Understanding Leadership by W.C.H. Prentice it is said, “Leadership is the accomplishment of a goal through the direction of human assistants. The man who successfully marshals his human collaborators to achieve particular ends is a leader. A great leader is one who can do so day after day and year after year in a wide variety of circumstances.” This quote shows how any leader can bring people together to achieve a goal. Consequently a great leader, a servant leader, inspires people to achieve repeatedly because they whole heartedly want the best for them outside of their personal dreams and aspirations. The concepts and principles learned in class this semester will help me in my personal and professional life as I go on. The skills I learned through these concepts have already helped me communicate with people using persuasion and avoiding comments that could make the person I’m talking to feel defensive. You must put the needs of others before your own and continuously encourage them to go beyond their preexisting comforts. The Everest simulation showed us how important communication is within the group in order for everyone to be successful and survive daily, difficult situations. Before every approaching situation, one should think about their personal values and goals to keep a focused and leveled head. Sometimes it takes courage to uphold personal values. Courage as a Skill by Kathleen K.