I am in the process of defining what it takes to be a really great leader. As I work through it, I have narrowed it down to 6 blended types of leadership; one of them being The Servant Centric Leader.
This individual focuses on being of service to others. People drive their interest. They like to please, gain great satisfaction from building relationships, and enjoy working in a team-based environment.
The benefit to this leadership style is their understanding of how to get things done through others. They are instinctively in tune with how people think and feel. The Servant Centric Leader not only comprehends the needs of their employees, but they have a good handle on customer requirements as well. This leader draws a big following, is dedicated to aiding others and well-liked.
Yet, as in my previous blog about The Solution Based Leader, The Servant Centric Leader has its challenges. Too often they let their desire to please get in the way of making tough calls. They find difficulty making sound business decisions that may encompass cutting back on benefits, shrinking expenses, and even downsizing.
Entrepreneurs that fit this leadership style may have suffered the past few years because of their struggle between declining sales and tightening spending. They often held off on making hard-hitting choices until it was too late. The internal struggle The Servant Centric Leader faces can sometimes be paralyzing.
As I move forward in my studies of great leadership, I am finding that one needs to play many roles to meet the call for greatness. I have named them The Kaleidoscope Leader: where their success is based on the success of others. They rely on a multi-faceted approach to leading others blending various techniques to reach personal victory.
This individual focuses on being of service to others. People drive their interest. They like to please, gain great satisfaction from building relationships, and enjoy working in a team-based environment.
The benefit to this leadership style is their understanding of how to get things done through others. They are instinctively in tune with how people think and feel. The Servant Centric Leader not only comprehends the needs of their employees, but they have a good handle on customer requirements as well. This leader draws a big following, is dedicated to aiding others and well-liked.
Yet, as in my previous blog about The Solution Based Leader, The Servant Centric Leader has its challenges. Too often they let their desire to please get in the way of making tough calls. They find difficulty making sound business decisions that may encompass cutting back on benefits, shrinking expenses, and even downsizing.
Entrepreneurs that fit this leadership style may have suffered the past few years because of their struggle between declining sales and tightening spending. They often held off on making hard-hitting choices until it was too late. The internal struggle The Servant Centric Leader faces can sometimes be paralyzing.
As I move forward in my studies of great leadership, I am finding that one needs to play many roles to meet the call for greatness. I have named them The Kaleidoscope Leader: where their success is based on the success of others. They rely on a multi-faceted approach to leading others blending various techniques to reach personal victory.
The traits of The Service Centric Leader are absolutely necessary in this quest for triumph. Yet, as with anything, excessive behavior – even when it is centered on serving others - can also be damaging.
Keep your leadership in check and be mindful that you need to blend many skills and talents to be great.
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