A journey can be different for everyone and can show them who they really are. Macon Dead, Pilate, and Milkman all experienced journeys that changed their life. Their journies teach us about never giving up on family, discovering the truth, believing in yourself,…
We exist in a world where there are many heroes and heroines, were people showcase their courage, bravery, skill, and curiosity, where many aren’t afraid to take a leap outside of their boundaries. These are the people that we remember, they leave legacies, and they make an impression in our world. I happen to be one of those people who took a chance; for that is why I’ve become one of the most remembered people in all of American history.…
Reaching a destination, one is overcome with a vast and irreplaceable sense of accomplishment, achievement, and overwhelming rush of pride. What makes these feelings so worthwhile? Throughout both A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson and Its Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong, characters experience significant journeys, which help them discover value, patience, and new forms of strength. It is these traits, gained along the way, that become more important than the journey’s destination.…
and guts to stand up against the odds and do what you love. These two individuals…
Although servant leadership focuses on others and needs of the whole in most cases there could be some shortcomings to servant leadership. According to Lynch and Friedman servant leaders might easily focus more on the needs of the followers than the needs of the organization as a whole or considering the needs of society. It is important that servant leaders have an ethical base while considering the higher values of truth, justice, peace, compassion and human dignity (Lynch & Friedman, 2013). Servant leadership has its base in spiritual leadership in that both put their own needs aside for the greater good and require a following in order to lead. Servant leaders empower others and want at a core for everyone to succeed, as well as the…
Fundamentally, servant leadership entails leaders being servants first. It starts off with a natural feeling that one wants to serve, and goes beyond one’s self interest, where leaders are genuinely concerned about serving their followers. Further, it also involves leaders not using their power to get things done but instead try to persuade and convince their followers. In this way, followers support their leaders and are motivated to become the very best they can become (Dierendonck, 2011). Indeed, servant leaders do care about the development of their employees and even share power.…
This article poses a very vital question to the perspective leader. It simply asks, “Do you have what it takes to be a servant leader?” The authors of the article introduce servant leadership by asking a series of questions, which causes the reader to determine if they may be a perspective servant leader. Next, the article focuses on 11 characteristics that identify a servant leader. Some of the characteristics include having a calling, being a good listener, having empathy, and having a commitment to the growth of people.…
Throughout history man has made many journeys, both far and wide. Moses’ great march through the Red Sea and Columbus's traversing the Atlantic are examples of only a couple of men’s great voyages. Even today, great journeys are being made. Terry Fox's run across Canada while fighting cancer is one of these such journeys. In every one of these instances people have had to rise above themselves and overcome immense odds, similar to a salmon swimming upstream to full fill it's life line. Intense drive and extreme fortitude are qualities they needed to posses during their travels.…
“A servant-leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong. While traditional leadership generally involves the accumulation and exercise of power by one at the “top of the pyramid,” servant leadership is different. The servant-leader shares power, puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible.” ~ Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant…
Servant Leadership is where the leader feels the need to take care of the needs of their employees. It has been proven in such organizations such as GE that this method works. Their employees basic needs were taken care of and addressed. This allowed the employees to feel appreciated and they were able to productive at the same time.…
As we develop into leaders, one of the things we need to know is what it means to be a servant leader. Today such examples are greatly lacking. Servant leadership is a choice by a leader to follow the example of The Jesus Christ and The Mother Teresa and lead by serving, becoming a bondservant and giving his life for others. Servant leadership is an inner attitude of the heart by which a person chooses to place himself or herself under the leadership of Jesus Christ and Mother Teresa. Christ often invited people to follow him. Some followed and many did not. One of the things to understand is the difference between obedience and submission. A person in authority or general leader in our present society can command for obedience. Submission, on the other hand, is a choice by the follower to choose to follow a leader, and also an inner attitude of the heart can never be commanded. Some chose to submit to Christ and followed him. Many chose not to submit to Christ and followed other religious leaders. Christ gives us the freedom to make the choice not to follow or submit. Most religious leaders out there serve the people and community first. The characteristics of a servant leadership as seen by Robert Greenleaf are “listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, stewardship, commitment to the growth of people and building the community.” (Greenleaf, 2002, p. #19-25)…
Although the men perished, It is evident from their diaries that they maintained a positive spirit as they persevered throughout the expedition. Even their last journal entries were optimistic, when they realized they were at the brink of death. Without their prominent enthusiasm the men would not have been able to persevere for so long. This may be a positive influence on those that are often negative to show that if one is optimistic they may be able to conquer what seems…
The difference between servant leadership and other leadership styles is the people oriented focus. Servant leadership models are built on a desire to serve and lead. Servant leaders prioritize the success and growth of others before serving themselves. Whereas, alternative leadership models focus on individual wants and needs for personal advancement. A leader will offer support to personnel with the underlying intent of receiving recognition. A servant leader will be distinguished by their ability to build an environment where everyone is valued…
To be a servant-leader one has to have an attitude of humility. One cannot be a servant-leader without humility, no one will follow a person with pride and arrogance. One must also be able to sympathize with their fellow teachers for if you cannot relate to them then it its difficult to help them. You must be forgiving of yourself and others, mankind is flawed and will not do everything perfect so there must be room for grace. A teacher must have a passion for learning for you cannot teach if you refuse to learn. One must be open to cultural differences in the classroom and in the community of teachers. All of these tie together to create a servant-leader and to create a healthy community of learners and teachers within the school.…
Do you consider yourself as a servant leader? If so, what are some of the qualities you think, you have as a servant leader?…