1 Servant Leadership Jerry Ceres Scoutmaster N

2 Learning Objectives Understand the concept of servant leadership. Recognize the importance of leader – team bonds. Know the responsibilities of leader to team and team to leader. As a result of this session you will be able to:

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4 Servant Leadership What does it mean to you? Others-first leadership Serve those who you lead Make the team’s experience better Help them learn new skills Help them succeed in achieving goals Help them take on as much responsibility are they are able

N Others-First Leadership As a leader, what are the advantages for you? I can share responsibilities I won’t have to work as hard I can see others succeed I won’t have to yell Team members grow

N Others-First Leadership As a patrol member, what are the advantages for you? I have more freedom I would get to do more I would have more responsibilities I would learn more and grow

N Different From Other Leadership Approaches Abandons top-down hierarchical style Individual is servant first Drive is to lead to serve better Objective to enhance individuals growth Increase teamwork and personal involvement for all. Selfless, egoless – “others first”

N Servant Leadership Encourages: Collaboration Trust Foresight Listening Ethical Use of Power Empowerment

N People-Organization Bonds People choose groups to join that fit their needs They form bonds and develop expectations how group should behave toward them. Leaders/organizations foster expectations by: Kinds of work they do Value system, ideology, benefits, and services Attitudes toward members (fairness, trust, and respect)

N Responsibilities Basic Leader Responsibilities (left) Basic Team Member Responsibilities (right) 5 minute patrol assignment List responsibilities for the assigned role (above)

N Basic Leader (1) Output of the team (provides direction/resources) Problem solving: Make good plans – clearly explained logic Putting plans into effect, including delegating parts to team members

N Basic Leader (2) Leadership of the team: Engaging the judgments & commitments of members Set context of why and how of team actions – where it fits into the big picture/goal Clearly defining assignments Obtaining continuous advice/feedback from members on how to improve process

N Basic Leader (3) Stewardship: Provide safe, secure, & healthy work environment Setting the example Coaching team members Recognizing/rewarding team members Improving processes and working methods Managing the resources used by the team

N Basic Team Member (1) Working effectively: Working safely Apply judgment & discretion when completing tasks Making solid work plans & being flexible when completing them Provide advice to team & leader on ways to improve Keep leader informed on progress of assignments

N Basic Team Member (2) Working within the limits of: Effective use and stewardship of resources The assignment details Big picture and intentions of assignment The policies, ethics, procedures, methods, and processes set by the group or its organization

N Patrol Discussion #1 Take a few minutes and think back over your patrol and leader experiences thus far in this course. See if you can identify one or two examples of servant leadership you have observed.

N Patrol Discussion #2 Homework assignment

N Conclusion Easier to give orders, maybe yell a bit. Might work in the short run – especially in emergencies Builds robust teams that perform for the long run Remember that a servant leader enables the success of those he or she leads. Servant leadership isn’t easy

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