Servant leadership can seem like a contradicting term, but it is becoming a very popular tool in many businesses. Servant leadership is a philosophy that involves focusing on others (i.e. your employees), and focus on their success, and in turn build better professional relationships that can benefit both manager and employee. Servant leadership shows that managers can be great leaders while boosting their employee’s confidence and further their success at the same time.
Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. At the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Define servant leadership
- Know the characteristics of servant leadership
- Recognize the barriers of servant leadership
- Learn to be a mentor and a motivator
- Practice self-reflection
What is Servant Leadership?
- A Desire to Serve
- Knowing to Share the Power
- Putting Others First
- Risks of Poor Contract Management
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Leadership Practices
- Democratic Leadership Style
- Laissez-Faire Style
- Leading by Example
- Path-Goal Theory
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Share the Power
- Being Empathetic
- Learn to Delegate
- Their Success is Your Success
- Know When to Step In
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Characteristics of a Servant Leader
- Listening Skills
- Persuasive Powers
- Recognizes Opportunities
- Relates to Employees
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Barriers to Servant Leadership
- Excessive Criticism
- Doing Everything Yourself
- Sitting on the Sidelines
- Demanding from Employees
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Building a Team Community
- Identify the Group Needs
- Complement Member Skills
- Encourage Communication
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Be a Motivator
- Make it Challenging
- Provide Resources
- Ask for Employee Input
- Offer Incentives
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Be a Mentor
- Establish Goals
- Know When to Praise or Criticize
- Create a Supportive Environment
- Create an Open Door Policy
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Training Future Leaders
- Offer Guidance and Advice
- Identify Their Skill Sets
- Methods of Feedback
- Communicate with Power
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