Response to LDRS/post 2.1/NP-1

NP1- Post Leader, I appreciate the effort and writing focus you invested in explaining the importance of servant leadership within the practise of strategically leading a Non-Profit. I picked up on your statement where you say that “Transformational servant leaders should produce results” and that “Results should be seen in the lives of people”. As I consider this against the backdrop of Ten Characteristics of a Servant Leader Spears (2002) in Northouse (2018) I find it interesting to consider how results seen in the lives of people translate into achieving the strategic objectives and demonstrable results within Non Profit and For Profit organizations. I wonder also about how these personal results translate into “sustainable results” that you mention further on in your piece as an outcome of evidenced based decision making?

I would posit that the importance related to the accuracy of decision making is as vital in Non Profits as it is in most other parts of the Business sector as well. To be good stewards of all that is under our care is an attribute and imperative of every follower of Christ. This is demontrated clearly in the parable of the talents in Matthew 25: 14-30 where we are taught to manage well what we are put in charge of, profit or non-profit.

I do really like how you concluded your blog by indicating that servant leaders should share ideas and provide an open invitation for those around them to join in the conversation. This is a sign of humble leadership strength and we would all do well to model this.

References

Northouse, P., (2018) Leadership: Theory and practise. Western Michigan University: Sage.