Leadership is a process that occurs in groups, involves influence and has a common goal (Northouse, 2013). So by incorporating the word leadership into servanthood, we would expect the title to ring true. To a certain degree I concur. It is in from the perspective of what goal is being achieved that I disagree. The outcomes of servant leadership are follower performance and growth, organizational performance, and societal impact (Northouse, 2013). While I may concede that a common denominator of many leadership theories involves organizational performance, I do feel that servant leadership separates itself on the perspective of follower performance and societal impact. Servant leader’s behaviors focus directly on recognizing followers’ contributions and helping them realize their true potential.
What are your thoughts on the global impact?