10 Qualities of a Servant Leader

• Listening: A deep commitment to listening intently to others. Ask clarifying questions and reflect what they hear from others.
• Empathizing: Seek to understand people’s feelings about the situation. Assume good intentions. Does not limit holding people accountable.
• Acting intentionally: A well-developed self-awareness combined with general awareness enables you to make intentional, wise actions.
• Dedicating time for others: Actively look for ways to build relationships with others and foster a sense of community.
• Empowering others: Hire capable people and show them the way. Recognize that we have surrounded ourselves with them for a reason.
• Removing obstacles: Identify the resources others need to succeed. Look for organizational and situational barriers you can remove to help the team.
• Serving others: Approach people as a steward trusted to help them become their best and grow to better enable the team to reach its goals.
• Helping with humility: Seeks to convince others rather than coerce compliance. Effectively build consensus within groups and individuals.
• Interact with integrity: Radiates openness and authenticity. Knows that how the outcome is achieved matters as much or more than the outcome.
• Persevering: Keep a steady course in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. Actively looks for ways to encourage to encourage others.