Although many people are opposed to servant leadership style, there is no denying that it offers several advantages.
1. It Works Well In a Diverse Workplace.
Autocratic leadership will alienate employees in a diverse workplace, while a democratic form of leadership may cause opposing views to be lost or distorted. But because the servant leadership style serves every member of the group, this allows for personalized management, ensuring each personality is catered for and team cohesiveness is maintained.
2. It Breeds Loyalty.
With other styles of leadership, the needs of the company are put ahead. But with servant leadership, the staff’s needs are prioritized over the business’. When a business embraces this style of leadership, it has a strong sense of consideration for its employees. As a result, the management will cater for their employees’ need to develop in his or her chosen career, encouraging loyalty to the company.
3. It Encourages Involvement.
Under a servant leadership style, a workplace operates for the individual needs of the employees or as a whole. In this type of leadership, you are also encouraging involvement among staff members – allowing them to feel free to offer their opinions and input on important matters.
4. It Promotes Productivity.
The servant leadership style promotes productivity because of the strong positive feelings between the staff and the management. This is because it translates to a high sense of morale. And when people are happy with their jobs, productivity rises, too.
While Starbucks as a company prefers the servant leadership style, the company’s CEO, president and chairman Howard Schultz, considered as one of “the world’s greatest leaders,” has a different leadership approach.