Analysis Of Lead Like Jesus Revisited By Robert Greenleaf

As we reflect on Robert Greenleaf's book, Servant Leadership, Greenleaf asserts that "it begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve" (Greenleaf, 1977, p.27), and that servant leadership begins with the person. Negatively, the rewards of money, recognition, power, as well as pride and fear can create a leadership style that reflects "it's all about me " (Blanchard, Hodges, Hendry, 2016, p. 1). In the book Lead Like Jesus Revisited, the authors suggest that leadership is "a journey that begins with your transformation" (Blanchard, et al., 2016, p. 2). Jesus taught that "whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted" (Matthew 23:12). Many of today's leaders and teachers have been influenced by the …show more content…
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is a well spring of life" (Proverbs 4:23). The heart is the motivation and intent of leading (Blanchard, Hodges, 2003), out of self-interest or to benefit others (Blanchard, et al., 2016)? " Life is about what you give, rather than what you get" (Blanchard, Hodges, 2003, p. 22-23) The head is the where the leader's belief system resides (Blanchard, Hodges, 2003). There are two roles of the servant leader; visionary role and implementation role (Servant Leader, 2016). "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind"(Romans 12:2). The head needs to know the purpose. "You show what is in your heart and head in what you do with your hands: your motivation and beliefs about leadership affect your actions" (Blanchard, Hodges, 2003, p.37). Actions, in turn, become habits. By spending time in solitude, prayer, the study of God's Word, the application of Scripture and having supporting relationships follows the habits and patterns of Jesus (Blanchard, et al.,