Collective Knowledge about Servant Leadership

Your Group's Assignment:  When you have completed your reading and web search, collectively respond to the questions below in preparation to "teach" your concept with your original "home group."

Using This Wiki

1. Select a recorder.
2. Recorder will enter in the space below the group's collective knowledge in each category. While the recorder is entering text into the wiki, group members stand behind, providing input!
3. To add text, click on the "Edit Page" button at the top left. You will be prompted to enter a password. The password is the name of our program. You will also be asked to enter your name so we can know who edited the page.
4. After you have logged in with a password and your first name, insert your cursor where you want to begin typing, and begin!
5. Don't forget to click the "Save" button at the bottom of your screen occasionally!

NOTE: Feel free to delete these instructions once you have read them!

Define the Theory

 A leader who helps others to improve so the whole improves.  The needs of those served are more important than those of the leader.  The leader gets things done by serving others.  The servant leader serves others by empowering them to use their talents to accomplish common goals while they are meeting their needs and growing as unique human beings.

What are the outcomes?  When might this leadership style be used?

•  Building community
• Strong relationships
• Team building
• Bringing out the best in employees
• Mentoring

To gain trust among employees;  when new to the position; 

To build a moral culture in the school

What are the critical skills an administrator would need to be able to demonstrate this leadership style?

•  listening
• collaboration
• coaching
• strong communication
• empathy
• morals
• emotionally intelligent person