According to Daft (2013), “A servant leader transcends self- interest to serve others, the organization, and society.” Servant leaders operate on two levels: for the fulfillment of their subordinate’s goals and needs for the realization of the larger purpose or mission of their organization. Servant leaders give away power, ideas, information, recognition, credit for accomplishments, and sometimes even money. (Daft, 2013) Being a leader is a privilege, and it brings on many challenges, seeks solutions, and face them head on with intentions of being successful. The leadership theory chosen is the servant leader. First my strengths will be evaluated, then the weaknesses I demonstrate as a leader.
A2a) Evaluate at least 3 strengths you demonstrate as a leader Self- interest is not the focal point when associating yourself with being a servant leader, the object is to be …show more content…
According to an article entitled, The Benefits of Motivation, the author states “The more motivated are to be successful and achieve the goals set for them, the more confidence in their own abilities will grow which as well can in turn make them even more motivated.” (“The Benefits of Motivation,” 2011) Being a servant leader, I feel as if an objective has been completed if I can change a person’s mindset from being doubtful to confident. The motivation tactics I incorporate are simple but strategic. If I see a team member struggling with a specific task or just plain seem to lack motivation, it’s my responsibility to analyze the task, redesign their methods with intentions of simplifying the task and set the motivational goal low to where that person can easily grasp then gradually increase the steps while monitoring his or her progress. A golden nugget to be a good motivator is also to be a good
A2a) Evaluate at least 3 strengths you demonstrate as a leader Self- interest is not the focal point when associating yourself with being a servant leader, the object is to be …show more content…
According to an article entitled, The Benefits of Motivation, the author states “The more motivated are to be successful and achieve the goals set for them, the more confidence in their own abilities will grow which as well can in turn make them even more motivated.” (“The Benefits of Motivation,” 2011) Being a servant leader, I feel as if an objective has been completed if I can change a person’s mindset from being doubtful to confident. The motivation tactics I incorporate are simple but strategic. If I see a team member struggling with a specific task or just plain seem to lack motivation, it’s my responsibility to analyze the task, redesign their methods with intentions of simplifying the task and set the motivational goal low to where that person can easily grasp then gradually increase the steps while monitoring his or her progress. A golden nugget to be a good motivator is also to be a good