When I make decisions, whose interests come first?
A question about prioritizing the needs of others in decision-making.
“The measure of a great leader is not how many followers you have but how many leaders you create.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Context and Insight
Every decision has an impact, and leaders often face a pull between personal benefit, organizational goals, and team well-being. Reflecting on whose interests you serve reveals your leadership orientation—self-serving or servant-hearted.
Why This Matters for Servant Leadership
Servant leadership focuses on long-term impact over short-term gain. When you prioritize people and principles above personal power or convenience, you cultivate loyalty and ethical influence, creating a stronger organization.
Personal Application
- Review a recent decision and note who benefited most.
- Before your next major decision, ask: “Who will this help? Who might it harm?”
- Seek team input to broaden the perspective of decisions.
Invitation
Make one upcoming decision that clearly puts others first.
Related Topics
- Priorities
- Ethical Leadership
- Servant Leadership
For more questions like this, explore The Reflective Leader .