Meaning
Robert K. Greenleaf’s quote, “The servant-leader is servant first,” connects to the idea that leadership isn’t self-importance—it’s responsibility for other people’s growth. The real test is whether people become healthier, wiser, and more capable because you led.
How to apply it in practice:
- “What’s getting in your way?”
- “What would make this easier?”
- “Where do you feel stuck?”
Source
Greenleaf, R. K. (1970). The servant as leader (essay). (lmronline.org). (Leadership Metro Richmond)