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Greenleaf's 10 Principles of Servant Leadership
Self-rate on Robert Greenleaf's 10 classic principles. Where's the gap between what you say and what you do?
Goal
Beat "I'm a servant leader" claim with hard measurement on 10 criteria, then improve weakest over 90 days.
Steps
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Know the 10: Listening, Empathy, Healing, Awareness, Persuasion (not authority), Conceptualization, Foresight, Stewardship, Commitment to people's growth, Building community.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You find your blind spot — a principle you think you're good at but team rates weak.
Evidence base
School: Servant Leadership
Founders: Robert K. Greenleaf · Larry Spears (1970)
Coined by Robert Greenleaf in "The Servant as Leader" (1970). Codified by Larry Spears into 10 principles. Research by Liden et al. (2014) shows links to performance and team trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Greenleaf's 10 Principles of Servant Leadership" take?
This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Greenleaf's 10 Principles of Servant Leadership"?
You find your blind spot — a principle you think you're good at but team rates weak. In the short term: Within 90 days, team notices improvement in 2 principles. Trust rises automatically.
Is "Greenleaf's 10 Principles of Servant Leadership" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Servant Leadership (Robert K. Greenleaf, Larry Spears (1970)). Coined by Robert Greenleaf in "The Servant as Leader" (1970). Codified by Larry Spears into 10 principles. Research by Liden et al. (2014) shows links to performance and team trust.
Is "Greenleaf's 10 Principles of Servant Leadership" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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