‘Servant leaders’ are bosses who actively diminish the stress levels of their direct reports and increase employee engagement.
Here’s how to be one.
And according to the research,published in theJournal of Applied Psychology, you canlearnto be one.
And when the pursuit isnt earnestly committed to, its less likely to prove effective.
So, just do a gut check before you dive right in.
Below, learn five ways to become a servant leader without burning yourself out in the process.
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5 ways to become an effective servant leader, during the pandemic or not
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Career coachMaggie Mistalsays you might shine that same spotlight on those who report directly to you.
Connecting with employees individually is an important element of the servant leadership role, says Dr. Manly.
Regardless, the goal is to nurture a genuine connection that attends to the employees emotional needs.
Listen more, talk less
In meetings, do less talking andmore listening, says Mistal.
Again, this really comes back to whatyoudwant from your own boss.
Wouldnt you want them to listen to you?
To actively ask you what could make your stress levels diminish?
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Stand up for those who work for you
Intoxic work environments, everyone is out for themselves.
Servant leaders break that paradigm by standing up for their direct reports.
Servant leaders help pick their workers back up when they fall.
They dont beat them up more or blame them, says Mistal.
After all, everyone you work with and for is a human being, just like you.
Servant leaders tend to unite their team by creating a common goal that feels solid and true.
Victory always feels better when youre celebrating with your co-victors, after all.
It also doesnt mean you stand up for them no matter what.
And itdefinitelydoesnt mean that you skip out on delegating tasks because you dont want to burden anyone.
Create a monthly servant leader agenda that you would like to honor.
Assess your progress and your own mental, physical, and emotional state at the end of every week.
Also verify that youre taking time foryour own self care.
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