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International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Abstract

Servant-leadership is a broad model that can be applied at many levels and in diverse seasons of one’s life. It is not only limited to an occupation but is relevant to our daily, more personal, social and familial interactions. It often seems that nurturing the less personal relationships with subordinates and co-workers comes more readily than those that are more deeply intimate. There is generally greater vulnerability required to humble oneself and be at the mercy of those who can most deeply wound us. For most, there is at least somewhat of an emotional distance to maintain with employees and peers, and though these relationships may cause significant hurt and dissonance, it is not at the same level that a partner or child can. Being a spouse or parent may not be considered a formal leadership position, yet it is in just these roles that one may have the most substantial influence on society (Ferch, 2012). It is a unique aspect of servant-leadership as a whole that no official designation is required, whether personally or professionally, the ultimate desire is to serve others first, and the leader blossoms out of this service mindset into action (Ferch, 2012).

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