What’s your leadership approach? The British Army’s ‘Servant’ Leadership philosophy turns the idea of a traditional hierarchical command & management approach on its head. While, in the military, both are correct of course - it’s why the Army’s leadership catchphrase of ‘Serve to Lead’ is so paradoxical. Yet it’s ultimately a balancing act between the distinct but complementary requirements of Command, Leadership and Management, and needing to adjust one’s approach according to changing demands of the environment or context. This usually occurs as the focus between achieving the task (Command & Management) and supporting the needs of individuals and the team (Leadership) ebbs and flows. In the highest performing teams, both need to occur in unison, of course. Yet effective leadership can take a lifetime to master, and is arguably a journey without end…… #leadership #leaderdevelopment #leaders #servantleadership
