You want to increase employee engagement. How can you use servant leadership to achieve this?

2 Why does servant leadership increase engagement?

Servant leadership increases employee engagement by creating a positive and meaningful work environment, where employees feel valued, respected, and inspired. Servant leaders show genuine care and concern for their employees, and listen to their feedback, ideas, and concerns. They also provide them with the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to grow and achieve their goals. Servant leaders also model the values and behaviors they expect from their employees, such as integrity, accountability, and excellence. By doing so, they build a strong relationship with their employees, and inspire them to perform at their best and contribute to the organization's vision and mission.

3 How can you practice servant leadership?

Practicing servant leadership requires a shift in perspective from being a boss to being a coach, mentor, and partner. To do this, you should ask your employees how you can help them succeed and follow through on your promises. Recognize and appreciate their efforts, achievements, and strengths. Encourage them to share their opinions, suggestions, and feedback and act on them when appropriate. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to your employees and give them autonomy and flexibility to complete them. Provide constructive feedback, coaching, and mentoring to help them develop their skills. Involve them in decision-making processes and explain the rationale behind your decisions. Share your vision and goals with your employees to align with their personal and professional aspirations. Demonstrate humility, honesty, and transparency in communication and actions. Admit mistakes and learn from them. Serve as an example of ethical and professional conduct while holding yourself and your employees accountable for the results.

4 What are the benefits of servant leadership?

Servant leadership can bring many benefits to you, your employees, and your organization. These can include increased employee satisfaction, loyalty, and retention; improved performance, productivity, and innovation; enhanced collaboration, teamwork, and communication; reduced stress, burnout, and turnover; a strengthened organizational culture, reputation, and social responsibility; and higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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