In his book, Servant Leadership, Robert Greenleaf
defines two kinds of leaders. Strong
"natural leaders" are those who try to take control, make the
decisions, and give the orders in any situation in which they find themselves.
They have a need to be in charge. Strong
"natural servants," on the other hand, will assume leadership
only if they see it as a way in which they can serve.
You would think that
"natural leaders" would use
a directive, autocratic style while "natural
servants" would use a more supportive, participative style. This
assumption falls short because it confuses style with character.
I want to be led by strong
"natural servants" because they are willing to use whatever
leadership style - directive, supportive, or some combination - best serves the
needs of those they lead. Remember the primary Biblical image of "servant
leadership" is that of the shepherd, because the flock is not
there for the sake of the shepherd; the shepherd is there for the sake of the
flock.
[Reference: The Heart of a Leader (1999) by Ken
Blanchard]
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