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tag-free-servant-leadership-book tag-humility tag-leader tag-on-leadership tag-leadership-attributes tag-leadership-qualities tag-popular tag-principles-of-servant-leadership tag-servant tag-servant-leader tag-servant-leadership tag-servant-leadership-bible tag-servant-leadership-book tag-servant-leadership-definition tag-servant-leadership-ebook tag-servant-leadership-essay tag-servant-leadership-examples tag-servant-leadership-quotes tag-the-servant-leader tag-trust"> <header class="entry-header"> <h1 class="entry-title">9 Qualities of the Servant Leader</h1> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://skipprichard.com/9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2013-01-24T05:00:27-05:00">January 24, 2013</time><time class="updated" datetime="2023-05-26T11:52:13-04:00">May 26, 2023</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://skipprichard.com/author/skipprichard/">Skip Prichard</a></span></span> | <span class="reading-time">3 min read (753 words)</span><div class="cat-links"><a href="https://skipprichard.com/category/leadership/" rel="category tag">Leadership</a> <a href="https://skipprichard.com/category/uncategorized/" rel="category tag">Uncategorized</a></div> </div> </header> <div class="post-thumbnail"> <img width="640" height="428" src="https://skipprichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Open-Hands.jpg" class="attachment-post-mainimage size-post-mainimage wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://skipprichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Open-Hands.jpg 640w, https://skipprichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Open-Hands-300x201.jpg 300w, https://skipprichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Open-Hands-150x100.jpg 150w, https://skipprichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Open-Hands-610x408.jpg 610w, 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takes on the role of a servant. Taken to an extreme, that definition would look like this:</p> <p>As you pull into work, the leader meets you at your car, opens your door, and welcomes you to the office. Maybe the leader gets you coffee mid-morning and drops by in the afternoon to see if you need anything. When you need assistance on a project, or maybe just someone to do the grunt work, there your leader is, waiting for you.</p> <p>No, that isn’t <a href="https://skipprichard.com/leading-with-others-in-mind/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">servant leadership</a>.</p> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “Servant leaders lead with others in mind.” </div> <cite>Skip Prichard</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22Servant+leaders+lead+with+others+in+mind.%22+-Skip+Prichard+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <p>Servant leadership is a blend and balance between leader and servant. You don’t lose leadership qualities when becoming a servant leader.</p> <h2>A servant leader is one who:</h2> <p><strong>1. Values diverse opinions.</strong></p> <p>A servant leader values everyone’s contributions and regularly seeks out opinions. If you must <a href="https://skipprichard.com/tag/parrot-principle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">parrot</a> back the leader’s opinion, you are not in a servant-led organization.</p> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “Servant leaders regularly seek out opinions.” </div> <cite>Skip Prichard</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22Servant+leaders+regularly+seek+out+opinions.%22+-Skip+Prichard+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <p><strong>2. Cultivates a culture of trust.</strong></p> <p>People don’t meet at the water cooler to gossip. <a href="https://skipprichard.com/dont-let-a-pocket-veto-destroy-your-meeting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pocket vetoes</a> are rejected.</p> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “Servant leaders cultivate a culture of trust.” </div> <cite>Skip Prichard</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22Servant+leaders+cultivate+a+culture+of+trust.%22+-Skip+Prichard+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <p><strong>3. Develops other leaders.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>The replication factor is so important. It means teaching others to lead, providing opportunities for growth and demonstrating by example. That means the leader is not always leading, but instead giving up power and deputizing others to lead.</p> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “Servant leaders give up power and deputize others to lead.” </div> <cite>Skip Prichard</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22Servant+leaders+give+up+power+and+deputize+others+to+lead.%22+-Skip+Prichard+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <div class="et_bloom_inline_form et_bloom_optin et_bloom_make_form_visible et_bloom_optin_5" style="display: none;"> <style type="text/css">.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #ededed !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #305391 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #ff6f36 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #ff6f36 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #ff6f36 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #ff6f36 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "PT Serif", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "PT Serif", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Montserrat",sans-serif; } .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-weight: bold !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container form button span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_5 .et_bloom_form_container form input {font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif; }</style> <div class="et_bloom_form_container et_bloom_rounded et_bloom_form_text_dark et_bloom_form_bottom et_bloom_inline_1_field"> <div class="et_bloom_form_container_wrapper clearfix"> <div class="et_bloom_header_outer"> <div class="et_bloom_form_header et_bloom_header_text_light"> <div class="et_bloom_form_text"> <h2>Subscribe to <em>Leadership Insights</em>, the blog that transforms.</h2><p>Join thousands of subscribers in the <em>Leadership Insights</em> community for a regular diet of ideas to fuel your success.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="et_bloom_form_content et_bloom_1_field et_bloom_bottom_inline"> <form method="post" class="clearfix"> <div class="et_bloom_fields"> <p class="et_bloom_popup_input et_bloom_subscribe_email"> <input placeholder="Email"> </p> <button data-optin_id="optin_5" data-service="mailchimp" data-list_id="4eb9956a45" data-page_id="3582" data-account="skipprichard" data-ip_address="true" class="et_bloom_submit_subscription"> <span class="et_bloom_subscribe_loader"></span> <span class="et_bloom_button_text et_bloom_button_text_color_light">Subscribe</span> </button> </div> </form> <div class="et_bloom_success_container"> <span class="et_bloom_success_checkmark"></span> </div> <h2 class="et_bloom_success_message">Thank you! Please check your email inbox to confirm your subscription.</h2> </div> </div> <span class="et_bloom_close_button"></span> </div> </div> <p> </p> <p><strong>4. Helps people with life issues</strong> (not just work issues).</p> <p>It’s important to offer opportunities for personal development beyond the job. Let’s say you run a company program to lose weight, or lower personal debt, or a class on etiquette. None of these may help an immediate corporate need, but each may be important.</p> <p> </p> <p><span id="more-3582"></span></p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “Servant leaders care about people’s lives, not just their jobs.” </div> <cite>Skip Prichard</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22Servant+leaders+care+about+people%27s+lives%2C+not+just+their+jobs.%22+-Skip+Prichard+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class='callout' style='width:100%;'><div class='calloutinner' style=''> <h3><strong>9 Qualities of the Servant Leader</strong></h3> </p> <p><strong>1: Values diverse opinions</strong></p> <p><strong>2: Cultivates a culture of trust</strong></p> <p><strong>3: Develops other leaders</strong></p> <p><strong>4: Helps people with life issues</strong></p> <p><strong>5: Encourages</strong></p> <p><strong>6: Sells instead of tells</strong></p> <p><strong>7: Thinks you, not me</strong></p> <p><strong>8: Thinks long-term</strong></p> <p><strong>9: Acts with humility</strong></p> <p></div></div> <p> </p> <p><strong>5. Encourages.</strong></p> <p>The hallmark of a servant leader is <a href="https://skipprichard.com/encourage-someone-today/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">encouragement</a>. And a true servant leader says, “<em>Let’s</em> go do it,” not, “<em>You</em> go do it.”</p> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “The hallmark of a servant leader is encouragement.” </div> <cite>Skip Prichard</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22The+hallmark+of+a+servant+leader+is+encouragement.%22+-Skip+Prichard+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <p><strong>6. Sells instead of tells.</strong></p> <p>A servant leader is the opposite of a dictator. It’s a style all about persuading, not commanding.</p> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “Servant leaders sell and persuade where others command and control.” </div> <cite>Skip Prichard</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22Servant+leaders+sell+and+persuade+where+others+command+and+control.%22+-Skip+Prichard+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <p><strong>7. Thinks “you,” not “me.”</strong></p> <p>There’s a selfless quality about a servant leader. Someone who is thinking only, “How does this benefit me?” is disqualified.</p> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “Servant leaders think ‘you’ not ‘me’.” </div> <cite>Skip Prichard</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22Servant+leaders+think+%E2%80%98you%27+not+%E2%80%98me%27.%22+-Skip+Prichard+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <p><strong>8. Thinks long-term.</strong></p> <p>A servant leader is thinking about the next generation, the next leader, the next opportunity. That means a tradeoff between what’s important today versus tomorrow, and making choices to benefit the future.</p> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “Servant leaders sacrifice some today to develop more for tomorrow.” </div> <cite>Skip Prichard</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22Servant+leaders+sacrifice+some+today+to+develop+more+for+tomorrow.%22+-Skip+Prichard+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <p><strong>9. Acts with <a href="https://skipprichard.com/lead-with-humility-12-leadership-lessons-from-pope-francis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">humility</a>.</strong></p> <p>The leader doesn’t wear a title as a way to show who’s in charge, doesn’t think he’s better than everyone else, and acts in a way to care for others. She may, in fact, pick up the trash or clean up a table. Setting an example of service, the servant leader understands that it is not about the leader, but about others.</p> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “Servant leaders act with humility.” </div> <cite>Skip Prichard</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22Servant+leaders+act+with+humility.%22+-Skip+Prichard+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “A servant leader harmoniously blends characteristics of leadership with service.” </div> <cite>Skip Prichard</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22A+servant+leader+harmoniously+blends+characteristics+of+leadership+with+service.%22+-Skip+Prichard+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” </div> <cite>Robert L Stevenson</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=%22Don%27t+judge+each+day+by+the+harvest+you+reap%2C+but+by+the+seeds+that+you+plant.%22+%E2%80%94Robert+L+Stevenson+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <p> </p> <aside class="tweetable tweetalign_center" style="width:80%"><div class="tweetablewrap"> <blockquote> <div class="tweet"> The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. </div> <cite>Max DePree</cite> </blockquote> <ul class="actions"> <li class="twitter"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=tweetbutton&text=The+first+responsibility+of+a+leader+is+to+define+reality.+-Max+DePree+https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_campaign%3Dquotes&via=skipprichard" class="button" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Share Quote on Twitter">Tweet This Quote</a></li><li class="facebook"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F&t=9+Qualities+of+the+Servant+Leader" class="button fbthis" title="Share Quote on Facebook" data-url="https%3A%2F%2Fskipprichard.com%2F9-qualities-of-the-servant-leader%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Share on Facebook</a></li> </ul> </div></aside> <span class="et_bloom_bottom_trigger"></span><span class="et_social_bottom_trigger"></span> </div> <footer class="entry-footer"> </footer> </article> <aside class="disclosure"> <p> <strong>Disclosure of Material Connection:</strong> I may have received one or more of the products or services I have written about for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. 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