Different Types Of A Servant Leader

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Melinda, I am sorry to hear the way your supervisor treats you. It is evident from the post that your supervisor is not a servant leader who considers people as her purpose (DelHousaye & Brewer, 2004). A servant leader understands and uses his/her influence and authority to serve others (DelHousaye & Brewer, 2004). These leaders adopt different methods to meet the needs of the team and serve the people. There were many methods that your supervisor could have used to meet your needs and empower you if she were a servant leader. Some of those methods include communicate, listen and engage with you. Acknowledge, reward and respect you for your accomplishments. Being a supervisor, she should have created and provided you with more challenging

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