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While servant leadership is a timeless concept, the phrase “servant leadership” was coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in The Servant as Leader, an essay that he first published in 1970. In that essay, Greenleaf said:

Servant leadership is a leadership approach that focuses on serving the needs of the team or organisation rather than on exerting power or authority over others. The servant leader prioritises their team members’ growth and development and creates a positive and supportive work environment. This approach is based on the idea that by putting the needs of others first, the leader can create a more engaged, motivated, and productive team.

The servant leader’s ultimate goal is to help the team or organisation reach its full potential. This approach is believed to lead to more effective and efficient teams and is suitable for a wide range of organisations, including businesses, non-profits, and government agencies.

Traditional leadership approaches focus on the leader’s power and authority, while servant leadership prioritises the growth and development of the team or organization.

In traditional leadership, decisions are often made by the leader alone, while in servant leadership, the leader works to empower and involve team members in decision-making.

Traditional leadership often focuses on achieving the leader’s goals and objectives, while servant leadership focuses on helping the team or organisation reach its full potential.

In traditional leadership, the leader’s role is to direct and control the team, while in servant leadership, the leader’s role is to serve and support the team.

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