The Serving Leader

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Displaying the qualities of a servant leader as described in Ken Blanchard’s book, The Serving Leader, Esther not only saves the Jewish people, but also reestablishes Jewish community and raises their status among the Persians. “Serving leaders, run to great purpose, raise the bar, blaze the trail, build on strength and upend the pyramid” (Jennings & Stahl-Wert, 2004, p. 100-102). Facing impossible challenges, Esther ascends to reach her goals. Actions of a serving leader are visible in her approach to handling conflicts.
Finding her purpose, Esther realizes that she has been placed in a unique position to carry out the will of God and deliver the Jews from death. Once she finds this purpose Esther is determined to act and willing to risk her

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