Five questions about Servant Leaders, part 3
How does a servant leader judiciously use power? Power is often misused by leaders. The stories of the poor use of power taints the concept of powerful people. However, I think that power is not inherently bad, even though some people have used it poorly. I would trust a true servant leader with the use of power, and perhaps my trust is naïve. I believe that power is less important to a great leader than is having influence with people; still, in the hands of a great leader, influence IS powerful. There are many kinds of power that leaders use, from the absolute power of command, to the power that follows from knowledge. I want to know how a servant leader can employ power, any form of it, fairly and make the organization and community a happier, more effective place.
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I pose these questions because I hope to learn more about the nature of servant leadership. Do you have any thoughts or questions for me? Have you worked with a servant leader? I am interested in your experience.
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Posted by Steve Broe at 3/23/2010 2:48 PM 
Categories: power, Leadership, servant
Tags: leaders in transition Career Impact Coaching Steve Broe
Categories: power, Leadership, servant
Tags: leaders in transition Career Impact Coaching Steve Broe
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