A servant leader - Few effective leadership qualities

A good leader is someone who can inspire and motivate others to achieve a common goal. They are able to think strategically and make sound decisions. They are also able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships.

Empathy / Helps people with life issues (not just work issues):

It is important to understand the people and their wellbeing not just their jobs.

A leader puts themselves first to help people, then the corporate need.

Values Others opinions:

A servant leader values everyone’s contributions and regularly seeks out opinions. 

To be a good servant leader you must be a good listener. Listen to the people around you and value each one of their opinion.

Acts with humility:

True leader understands and follows that it is not about themselves but it is about others. 

Always willing to know their own limitations and are open to learn from others

Cultivates a culture of trust:

Lead with authenticity, as opposed to relying solely on authority, is a leadership approach that emphasizes being true to oneself, transparent, and genuine in interactions with others

Develops other leaders:

Show path to others to lead and grow. The leader is not always leading but giving opportunity and power to others to learn and lead

Always Thinks “YOU” not “me”:

Selflessness Servant leaders think ‘you’ not ‘me’.

Put others benefits first before considering their own.

Encourages:

The hallmark of a servant leader is encouragement.  And a true servant leader says "Let’s go do it" instead of "You do it"

 

Strategic thinking:

A servant leader thinks strategically and long term goals.

Even though today is important but tomorrow is more important.