He sees your heart. He is able to prepare you for ministry. He is able to equip you with power. God does this by His Holy Spirit.

He lets compassion mess up his plans, frustrate his followers, and throw his work-life balance out of whack. He set his own needs aside to minister to others, not because he had too, but because his compassion made him want to. We can pray that Jesus will lead whomever gets elected in 2020 to be moved by compassion.

Jesus is the example of a great leader by giving his life, not just his death, as a ransom for many. He did this by encountering people in such a way that affected them deeply through liberation or healing. Jesus endorsed and practiced this style of leadership for the disciples to follow.

You can become a servant leader by working on these 10 characteristics:

• Listening.
• Empathy.
• Healing.
• Awareness.
• Persuasion.
• Conceptualization.
• Foresight.
• Stewardship.

Servant leadership focuses on the betterment and support of others by seeking to meet the interests, needs, and ambitions of others’ above one’s own. This can be exhibited through many ways and the case of Bill Gates, philanthropy and humanitarianism has been the central to his success.

The idea of servant leadership encompasses many qualities beyond “the servant as leader.” Some of the key characteristics of servant leaders include: Strong decision-making skills: The servant leadership philosophy emphasizes people’s needs.

What are the Pros and Cons of Servant Leadership?

• Team morale is high. A leader using servant leadership genuinely cares about the team.
• Collaborative decision-making increases employee engagement.
• Strong example of ethical behavior.

Criticism: Lack of Authority. Servant leadership minimises the authority of the manager and the overall management function in the business. When employees see their manager catering to their needs in an extreme manner, they are less likely to view them as an authoritative figure.

Here are five examples of real-life brands that embody servant leadership.

• Starbucks.
• Southwest Airlines.
• Synovus Financial.
• Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen.
• The Container Store.

Here are the top five servant leadership challenges.

• Fatigue. Servant leadership makes use of empathy on an extreme level.
• Undermined Authority.
• Decreased Motivation.
• The Organization Becomes Less of a Priority.
• It Doesn’t Fit Every Situation.
• Servant Leadership Is a Model Just Like the Others.

Servant leaders are meant to encourage growth and promote confidence in their employees, but delivering excessive criticism, demanding action from employees and simply refusing to engage with them can create the complete opposite effect.

1. Short Term Objectives Only: If you have no long-term objectives. For example, when all you want is short term goals and are willing to throw away your investment and lose your team after those immediate goals are achieved, then servant leadership may not work. 2.

Values-based leadership creates commonality among all employees, management or otherwise. With an aligned set of values, employees work better together and achieve goals faster. Employers and managers strive to complete the mission set for themselves and the company as it meets their underlying principles.

Core Leadership Values

• Respect. as demonstrated by self respect and respecting others regardless of differences; treating others with dignity, empathy and compassion; and the ability to earn the respect of others.
• Making a Difference.
• Integrity.
• Authenticity.
• Courage.
• Service.
• Humility.
• Wisdom.

Values-based leadership is the idea that leaders should draw on their own and followers’ values for direction and motivation. A person’s values are at the core of their sense of identity. So by definition, authentic leaders will always act from their highest values.

Values-driven leadership implies a conscious commitment by leaders at all levels to lead with their values, connect them to organizational practices, and create an organizational culture that optimizes performance, accountability and contribution.

The Leadership Framework is a set of principles of what managers must know and must do. It clearly defines the requirements for leadership and sets practical and consistent standards expected of people leaders.