HR & People Jargon · Managing Director level

"Servant leadership"

"Servant leadership" is a management philosophy in which a leader prioritizes the needs and development of their team members over their own authority or status.

Say this instead: supporting your team

How "Servant leadership" shows up at work

Frequently invoked during leadership training sessions and performance reviews. Less frequently demonstrated in practice. When a manager cites their own servant leadership, that is usually worth noting.

Buzzword

My whole approach is servant leadership, making sure the team has what they need to succeed.

Plain English

My whole approach is making sure the team has what they need to succeed.

Corporate Rank: Managing Director · Category: HR & People Jargon

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