A true leader is a person who brings out the best in their people, which in turn makes their business more profitable than ever.
These are the people who may not put themselves on a pedestal, but, in the end, they’re the ones who attract and retain the best talent because they know a shared spotlight is one that shines brighter.
Marcel Schwantes explains at
Inc. what a “servant leader” looks like.
1. They spread joy and drive fear away.
Let me ask you an honest question: Do you look forward to going to work when you get up on a Monday morning? Do you look forward to interacting with your colleagues? Do you feel appreciated by your boss because he/she takes care of you?
If you’re nodding your head yes, you probably experience joy. Congratulations! Joy is an emotion evoked by well-being and success that’s experienced by every employee in healthy cultures under great leaders…
2. They provide employees with meaning, purpose and a sense of belonging.
In Give and Take, Adam Grant says when a person finds purpose in their work, it will not only improve that person’s happiness, it will boost productivity.
Give the people what they want — purpose. One way to do it, according to Grant, is to give employees the chance to connect with and meet the people they are serving…
Full story at Inc.
True leadership.
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