A servant leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong.
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.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review this week’s Learning Resources, especially:
Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The leadership challenge: How to make extraordinary things happen in organizations. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.
PRACTICE 3: CHALLENGE THE PROCESS
Chapter 7: Search for Opportunities (pp. 145–168)
Chapter 8: Experiment and Take Risks (pp. 169–192)
Focht, A. & Ponton, M. (2015, Spring). Identifying primary characteristics of servant leadership: Delphi study. International Journal of Leadership Studies, 9(1), 44-61.
Discussion:
Post a cohesive response based on your analysis of the Learning Resources and your professional experience. Be sure to discuss the following:
Identify a servant leader of your choice and explain how this individual meets the characteristics of a servant leader.
Compare and contrast your own style of leadership to that of the selected servant leader and explain why you want to lead.
Explain how being a servant leader will enhance your development as a transformational leader.
Explain how 21st century communication skills will enhance your leadership abilities to motivate and inspire others.
Be sure to support your ideas by connecting them to the week\\\’s Learning Resources, as well as other credible resources you have read, or what you have observed and experienced.
Response to classmates:
Respond to at least two of your colleagues\\\’ postings that contain a perspective other than yours.
Share an insight about what you learned from having read your colleagues’ postings and discuss how and why your colleague’s posting resonated with you professionally and personally. (Note: This may be a great opportunity to help you think about passions you share with your colleagues who could become part of your Walden network.)
Offer an example from your experience or observation that validates what your colleague discussed.
Offer specific suggestions that will help your colleague build upon his or her perceptions as a leader.
Offer further assessment from having read your colleague’s post that could impact a leader’s effectiveness.
Share how something your colleague discussed changed the way you consider your own leadership qualities.
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