1. What is Servant Leadership?
A Contemporary leadership theory

2. Characteristics of a servant leader:
Shares power
Focuses on the needs of others
Develops others as leaders
Builds a sense of community within the team

3. Pros of Servant Leadership
Higher engagement within team
Builds Trust
Leads to increased innovation
Fosters strong relationships

4. Cons of Servant Leadership
Can be problematic in hierarchical cultures
Servant leaders may struggle to earn respect
Best when used as a complement to transformational leadership, or democratic leadership styles

5. 10 Traits of Servant Leaders:
Listening
Empathy
Healing
Awareness
Persuasion
Conceptualization
Foresight
Stewardship
Commitment to growth of people
Building community