Am I leading to serve or serving to lead?
A question to examine your true motives as a leader.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Context and Insight
Servant leadership is about service first. This question challenges the ego-driven tendency to use service as a tool for control or recognition.
Why This Matters for Servant Leadership
It helps you identify if your actions are rooted in selflessness or ambition, shaping your influence and trustworthiness.
Personal Application
- Write down your primary leadership motives in a journal.
- Ask your team for feedback on whether they feel genuinely supported by you.
- Create a personal mission statement centered on service.
Invitation
Recommit to being a leader who serves first in every decision this week.
Related Topics
- Selflessness
- Servant Leadership
- Authenticity in Leadership
For more questions like this, explore The Reflective Leader series.