Last week’s Minute introduced the servant leader concept developed by Robert Greenleaf. One of his fundamental premises is that organizations have a unique opportunity to create transformative company cultures that support individuals’ well-being and growth. It comes as no surprise that many servant leadership companies are frequently honored on “Best Places to Work” lists.
Food for Thought ~
Here are the ten characteristics of servant leadership:
- Listening
- Empathy
- Awareness
- Conceptualization
- Persuasion
- Healing
- Commitment to the Growth of People
- Foresight
- Stewardship
- Building Community
Question of the day ~
Which of the servant leader characteristics are your strengths?