What is Leadership?

Running head : Servant leadership

Influence is Determined by its Fruit : Servant Leadership

Abstract

Personal views on leadership revolved around the principles of servant leadership . This type of leadership style was expound by certain leadership theories that revolved around the modesty , humility and service of a leader

The contained the personal view of leadership that the author had It was meant to expound on how leadership must be defined and how it could be applied when it came to discussions on power and teams

The method used in this research was

a review of the leadership theories and principles that were set by the numerous researches on leadership effectiveness . It revolved around the books and journals that were produced on the discourse for what true influence was and how leadership must be perceived

Servant leadership was a of focus because of how it encompassed every effective leadership principle that was revealed in the literature research about leadership . It contained principles that most effective leaders had

Leadership discussion had always involved the presence of the great leaders of history . Servant leadership was exemplified in such a manner that it included analyses of the lives of great American presidents as well as female leaders who exhibited exemplary leadership

Exemplary leadership was gauged in this research by the effectiveness of their leadership as seen in the wake or the legacy they left behind as leaders

Abraham Lincoln was discussed and manifested the role of the servant leader through his ability to lead by example . He regarded modeling values that moved people and used this influence to overcome great struggles under his presidency

George Washington was also discussed in terms of how he saw the potential of people . He served the people by making them into great leaders themselves . He inspired the people 's dedication by sacrificing personal gains for himself

Theodore Roosevelt exemplified communication and relationship to be essential when it came to good leadership . He also promoted taking risks and being accountable for the welfare of the people

Women leaders included Anita Roddick and Frances Hesselbein . They were modern-day women who had made a name for themselves in the corporate and civic world , respectively . They were standards for feminine leadership and promoted how feminine principles were needed in the society 's present need to improve leadership values

Teams and power were also discussed in relation to servant leadership Even though power could be misleading to be the source of leadership this expounded on the difference between position power and personal power , as well how they must be understood in connection to effective leadership

Power was discussed in relation to the seats of authority in contrast with the power that comes from leadership qualities such as integrity good attitude , communication and motivation

Leadership was also related to teams . It discussed the importance of leadership when it came to the quality processes that teams produced . It revolved around the discussion of trust , communication and relationships . These discussions still made use of examples...