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SERVANT Leaders are Selfless – Acronym Model

Modern Servant Leader

For example, a servant leader assesses each decision by the impact it will have on the organization and it’s stakeholders. In contrast, the non-serving leader may first worry about how a decision will make them look or impact their reputation. In fact, servant leaders don’t seek fame or fortune.

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SERVANT Leaders are Thorough – Acronym Model

Modern Servant Leader

The last principle in the SERVANT Leadership acronym is THOROUGH. Servant leaders focus on the long-term. In contrast, most executives today are obsessed with the quick win. In the for-profit, publicly traded companies, the issue originates with executive incentives tied to quarterly or annual results. Max Depree.

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SERVANT Leaders are Resolute – Acronym Model

Modern Servant Leader

In modern society, where the popular view of leadership is command-and-control, the servant leader faces many detractors. Therefore, the resolve of a leader must be strong to persist in practicing authentic leadership, when the pressures of many stakeholders may be to the contrary. What Resolute Looks Like for Leaders. .”

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SERVANT Leaders are Needful – Acronym Model

Modern Servant Leader

For more, visit the overview at this link or sign up for the free online course, Servant Leadership 101. We’re near the end of our series on the definition of Servant Leadership through the acronym SERVANT. So leaders should create opportunities to listen to their teams. Furthermore, the servant leader is no wimp.

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An Interview with Larry Spears, a Servant-Leadership Legend

Modern Servant Leader

I am amazed by the wealth of information and his wisdom, especially for servant-leadership advocates and practitioners. In this interview we cover a wide range of topics that Modern Servant Leader readers will enjoy. Industries or Fields not fit for Servant-Leadership? Bad Boss to Servant-Leader Bad Boss 6:12 24:18.

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An Interview with Larry Spears, a Servant-Leadership Legend

Modern Servant Leader

I am amazed by the wealth of information and his wisdom, especially for servant-leadership advocates and practitioners. In this interview we cover a wide range of topics that Modern Servant Leader readers will enjoy. Industries or Fields not fit for Servant-Leadership? Bad Boss to Servant-Leader Bad Boss 6:12 24:18.

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