Do I ask, “How can I help?” more than “Why didn’t you?”
The posture of questions shapes the culture.
“Leadership begins with service.” – Greenleaf
Context and Insight
“Why didn’t you?” assigns blame; “How can I help?” opens partnership.
Why This Matters for Servant Leadership
Servant leaders build solution-oriented, collaborative environments.
Personal Application
- Use “How can I help?” in your next challenge.
- Remove blame-based language this week.
- Support someone’s next step instead of critiquing the past.
Invitation
Shift your default question today.
Related Topics
- Support
- Servant Leadership
- Team Strength
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