Recently, I attended an interesting talk with Rusty Gordon, CEO of Knowlagent who spoke of servant leadership. E 'was titled, "Leading from behind!" and it was hosted by the Institute for Enterprise and Innovation.
Wikipedia says that "the servant leadership is a leadership development approach, coined and defined by Robert Greenleaf and advanced by several authors such as Stephen Covey, Peter Block, Peter Senge, Max De Pree, Margaret Wheatley and Ken Blanchard.
leadership service highlights the role of the leader, as administrator of the resources (human, financial and otherwise) provided by the organization. It encourages leaders to serve others while staying focused on achieving results line with the organization's values and integrity ".
Rusty Gordon, shares a compelling argument that the current leadership models have failed and that the methods of leadership based on "I" does not work! He believes that the "Thou" style of leadership is the best and most effective for today's businesses. This style promotes the idea that, "You decide and I will help you!" It communicates to employees that "I know and trust." The success of a leader is defined by the success of others. A president or CEO who believes in servant leadership says: "My success is based on your success." Simply, you can only be successful if your customers and employees are able!
To understand the servant leadership philosophy, just think of the famous Home Depot commercial, "You can do - we can help!"
, which refreshing! And 'common sense! The business owner or boss serves as the role of coach and trainer. However, also called extreme caution. One who supports the servant leadership has to choose very carefully its employees and customers.
Would this leadership style of work for you? You should ask the following questions: are these candidates a good fit for your company? They do not believe in the company's vision, mission and principles? Would these new employees feel comfortable with the corporate culture? As for the client, to make these potential customers really fit with your company? How does this perspective compares with your target market or the best clients? They do see and understand the value of your products or services? Do you enjoy working with these companies?
servant leadership promotes the idea that you choose to work with employees and companies on the basis of not who I am now, but that could become in the future!
Rusty says that servant leaders are not in front, but behind. When you lead from behind, do not block their vision! Powerful! Insightful. Knowlagent CEO said: "We are urging employees and customers to become the best!"
Yes, it looks fantastic! But, really it works? The success of Google and Microsoft is linked to the philosophy and practice of servant leadership. We have often heard the popular advice "Surround yourself with good people," Mr. Gordon, noted that Bill Gates, co-founder and chairman of Microsoft, said: "It is surrounding himself with smart people and get out of the way!" Apparently, Google's founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin have adopted this leadership strategy for their company successful. Google has launched many new products and services: Gmail, Google Earth, AdWords, Google Desktop, Google Video, Google Tool Bar, Google Web Accelerator, etc. Recently, Google's stock rose to $ 500 per share! That's pretty impressive, considering that the placement price was about $ 85 in 04! Microsoft is not doing so bad. Perhaps, if the servant leadership works for Google, Microsoft and CEO Knowlagent Rusty Gordon, it could work for you too!
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