Being a servant leader doesn't mean being spineless or taking on abuse
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The “servant” part of “servant leader” is tricky, if not to say, just troublesome. Historically, the term meant (according to Oxford dictionary): “a person who works in another person’s house, and cooks, cleans, etc. for them.” Current meanings go in different directions, yet the connotation with slavery won’t go anywhere soon. Yes, I know the intention is to support people on their journeys in an organisation instead of pointing fingers (unless it concerns something they should realise).
Being a servant leader doesn't mean being spineless or taking on abuse
Being a servant leader doesn't mean being…
Being a servant leader doesn't mean being spineless or taking on abuse
The “servant” part of “servant leader” is tricky, if not to say, just troublesome. Historically, the term meant (according to Oxford dictionary): “a person who works in another person’s house, and cooks, cleans, etc. for them.” Current meanings go in different directions, yet the connotation with slavery won’t go anywhere soon. Yes, I know the intention is to support people on their journeys in an organisation instead of pointing fingers (unless it concerns something they should realise).