In the book, “The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership,” one of the passages discusses that “a true leader influences people for mutual benefit.” When you take a moment to think about that, all of you have the ability to positively influence your teams to accomplish the Vision set forth for us in our recent regional meetings.
Here are traits that influential leaders need to possess from “The Servant”:
Patience
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Showing Self Control
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Kindness
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Giving Attention, Appreciation, and Encouragement
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Humility
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Being Authentic and Without Pretense or Arrogance
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Respectfulness
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Treating Others as Important People
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Selflessness
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Meeting the Needs of Others
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Forgiveness
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Giving Up Resentment when Wronged
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Honesty
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Being Free from Deception
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Commitment
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Sticking to Your Choices
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Results: Service and Sacrifice
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Setting Aside Your Own Wants and Needs; Seeking the Greatest Good for Others
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As a leader, do you exhibit the traits to “influence” others?