Servant hood Leadership

Servant hood Leadership

A contradiction of terms? Or a foundation of success? This simple question is the fundamental problem existing in Wall Street and Washington today. The very core of the meltdown of our financial system is at its roots a problem of greed and laziness. When leaders in companies do not lookout on their companies to understand where serving their companies best interest is to have the heart of a servant to set an example within the ranks of doing their best for the betterment of both the people they serve and the customers they serve with goods and services, it is the beginning of the erosion of hard work and the beginning of the end for the success.

It is important to understand that servant hood leadership cannot legislated or ushered in as a by product of a bailout. It only comes as a by product of example and clarity and character in action. True leaders inspire others through example they are the first to sacrifice when trouble strikes and the first to recognize others when success is achieved.

When boards of companies put executives in place that insure themselves first before success is achieved they with golden parachutes they have fundamentally began the erosion of that company or effort and they have sacrificed the well being of their investors, their employees , and their customers.

The greatest leaders are born from trial and servant hood circumstances that entailed much character building to finally be in a usable spot.

In the Bible the greatest leaders chosen by God all endured humbling circumstances to finally lead God's people in troubling times.

Consider Abraham. Waited 90 years for a promised son then asked of God to sacrifice that son in obedience to God

Consider David. A shepherd and fugitive before being put in the position of king.

Consider Joseph. Betrayed by his brothers. Accused falsely. Placed in prison. Then placed in a position that God would use to provide for the family of brothers that betrayed him.

And consider the leadership of Christ (Philippians 2) who though being equal to God. Made himself a man to bring us to God and suffered at the hands of those He created.

Look closely at the results of each of those leaders and then ask yourself what is really missing in our economy.

The start of something great always has these elements of servanthood and sacrifice and seems to start in the simplest of places.

The question I have to ask of myself is have I bought into the false leadership our financial markets are reflecting or is my personal outlook seeking the quick and easy. Never lose sight that God is looking for people in all walks of life to be servant leaders and no position we find ourselves is too small to follow the principals of servant leadership and never forget that following these fundamentals allows God to bless our effort and circle of influence which added up is the net result of our economy.


God bless and if this has challenged you to follow Christ more closely. Pass it on and read Philippians chapter 2. :) .


Jeff Dyk