How Emotional Intelligence Enhances Servant Leadership
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of others. It is a crucial skill for effective leadership, especially for Servant Leaders who aim to serve the needs of their followers and empower them to grow.
In this article, we will explore how EI can help you develop the 10 traits of Servant Leadership that we discussed in the previous section. We will also share some tips and resources on how to improve your EI and become a better Servant Leader.
But first, let’s recap what Servant Leadership is and why it matters.
Servant Leadership: A Brief Overview
Servant Leadership is a leadership philosophy that focuses on serving the needs of others rather than one’s own self-interest. It is based on the idea that leaders should be servants first, and leaders second.
Servant Leaders are not motivated by power, status, or recognition, but by a genuine desire to help others achieve their goals and potential. Servant Leaders humble, empathetic, compassionate, and altruistic. They also have a clear vision of the future and are able to inspire and persuade others to follow them.
Servant Leadership has many benefits for both leaders and followers. Research has shown…
