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Running Head: SERVANT LEADERSHIP Servant Leadership BUSI 502 – Servant Leadership Professor Kahlib Fischer Rachel Murray Liberty University October 9, 2010 Abstract In the process of interviewing a servant leader, this paper investigates the defining behavior of servant leadership from a practical and philosophical standpoint. There are practical behavioral characteristics that can be uniformly integrated into the business infrastructure that is founded upon Biblical principles yet not used as a pool to proselytize. Through research and group discussion boards, this paper analyzes the institutional applications and the interpersonal relationships†¦show more content†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¢ The belief that the process of honestly sharing critical challenges/problems with all parties and inviting their ideas and support is often more important than providing solutions. The first honors the potential of others to solve their own problems, whereas solutions from the outside can breed dependence and imply that good answers come from experts, others or above. †¢ Clear on goals and good at pointing the direction. †¢ Servant, helper, and teacher first, then leader. †¢ Takes time to think, rather than just reacting. †¢ Chooses words carefully, so as not to damage those being led. †¢ Uses intuition and foresight. †¢ Sees things whole, sensing relationships and connections, is a systems thinker (Hoyle, 2008). From the group Biblical Integration Paper, it was understood that servant-leadership is not only a gift of purpose that God places in the hearts of His people, but it is also a calling in one’s life to truly touch the lives of others in need. Living a successful life, as a servant-leader is not one that focuses on self-fulfillment, rather it is in seeking a fulfillment that comes from Christ when one pours him/herself out for the sake of others. It is through servant-leadership that one is able to bring hope into hopeless situations (Group Integration Paper,Show MoreRelatedThe Leadership Of Servant Leadership854 Words   |  4 PagesUnit 2 Journal The second unit ‘Leading by Serving’ discussed the topic of servant leadership. Through examples of people from past and present we learned who servant leaders are and what their qualities and characteristics are. We also learned about the importance of servant leaders in other people’s lives and that being a servant leader is a decision and has nothing to do with our position. In my life there has always been a group of people who I admired for having something what I described toRead MoreServant Leadership Characteristics Of A Servant Leader881 Words   |  4 Pagesthe broadest sense, a servant leader is one who leads others with the mindset of a servant. 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