The Servant Leader: Finding Purpose through Service, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

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The Servant Leader: Finding Purpose through Service, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

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Abstract: This article explores how leading through service can cultivate purpose, strengthen organizational culture, and build trust. Through a review of scholarly literature and real-world examples, key tenets of service leadership are examined, including prioritizing people through active listening, empowering employees through distributed leadership models, and leveraging core competencies to positively impact communities. Research indicates servant leadership correlates strongly with employee engagement, accountability, innovation, and long-term profitable growth. The article argues that in today's complex world, leaders who serve others by fostering belonging, sparking creativity, and inspiring whole-person commitment can empower both individuals and organizations to achieve shared goals. Practical applications and specific industry cases are provided to demonstrate how organizations have operationalized service-oriented approaches to positively impact their workforce, customers, and the communities in which they operate.

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