The servant-leadership power test
Apply servant leadership as growth-centered stewardship rather than approval-seeking.
The test: did your help increase future autonomy? Serve growth, not comfort Servant leadership begins with care, but care is not the same as taking over. If your help makes people more dependent on you, it may feel generous while quietly weakening the team. Power is still present Servant leaders do not pretend hierarchy disappeared. They use role power to remove barriers, give access, share context, and protect dignity. They also use it to hold standards and create learning reps. The practical move Before helping, ask: what part should I do because my role requires it, and what part should…
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