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Leading from the Heart — The Ultimate Guide to Servant Leadership: Harnessing the Power of Empathy to Drive Team Success
Being a servant leader is all about putting your squad first and making sure they got what they need to crush it. Making fair calls and giving credit where credit is due. Studies show that leaders who rock this style have teams that are more engaged, creative, and loyal.
When it comes to Scrum Master, it’s all about leading the Scrum team to hit those project goals while being that servant leader we just talked about.
Some companies known for having a culture fueled by servant leadership include Patagonia, Google, Whole Foods, and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel. But keep in mind, a company’s success ain’t just about having servant leaders, there’s other factors like biz strategies, management, and the environment.
And some examples of well-known servant leaders include Howard Schultz from Starbucks and Sir Richard Branson from Virgin Group. Both these leaders are known for being super caring about their employees and always putting their needs first.
So, having a servant leader in a company can help build trust and loyalty among the team, which in turn can boost productivity and performance. But remember, a company’s success ain’t just about having servant leaders, there’s other factors that play a role too. It’s all about finding that balance to make sure your team and your company is crushing it.
