DR. GRACE KIRINGA

Outline Meaning and definition of servant leader: Desire to serve first Serving and putting others first Employees, customers, & community Holistic approach to work, sense of community & power sharing

Desire to serve

Employees, customers, community

Putting others first

Nature and scope

Holistic approach

Cont… Ethical & caring behaviour Personal growth of workers Growing those being served Healthier, wiser, freer Mentoring future leaders

Cont… Who is not a servant leader ? Meeting you at the car park & opening the door Carrying your briefcase or bag Serving you water/refreshments Pulling the chair for you to seat Washing your feet/shoes

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Origins First coined in 1970 by Robert K. Greenleaf ( ). In his essay entitled ‘The Servant as Leader’. A native of Indiana served most of his life in management research, development, & education. Influential consultant to leading Corporations & Institutions in the USA.

Origins (Cont’d)

Qualities: Values diverse opinions

Cultivates a culture of trust

Persuades rather than dictates

Selfless and thinks long term

Acts with humility

Encourages

Develops & mentors other leaders

Helps others with life issues

Listens well

Has foresight

Constitutional & legal basis in Kenya Article 73 of the Constitution Art. 73 (1) (b) – authority assigned to a state officer vests in the state officer the responsibility to serve the people rather than to rule over them. Art. 73(2) stipulating the guiding principles of leadership & integrity. o Objectivity and impartiality in decision making.

Cont’d…. o Selfless service based solely upon public interest. o Honesty in execution of public duties. o Declaration of conflict of interest. o Discipline & commitment in the service of the people. o Accountability to the public for decisions and actions.

Cont’d… Art.1 declares that all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with the Const. Art. 10 which stipulates the national values and principles of governance

Cont’d Some of these include patriotism, national unity, participation of the people, human rights, equity, inclusivity, sharing and devolution of power, and social justice. Others are good governance, integrity, transparency, accountability, democracy and sustainable development. Art. 232 on the values and principles of public service – which are people centred.

High standards of professional ethics

Transparency

Efficient, effective & economic use of resources

Responsive, effective, impartial and equitable provision of services

Involvement of the people in policy making processes

Accountability for administrative acts

Equitable opportunities for appointment, training and advancement

Cont’d… Provisions of the Leadership & Integrity Act, Provisions of the Public Service( Values and Principles) Act, The Public Officer Ethics Act, The Fair Administrative Justice Act, 2015.

Some servant leaders

Servant leaders

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Conclusion Servant leadership cultivates trust and harmonious relationship It increases public confidence in the leadership Improves productivity and service delivery Nurtures leadership in the organization “

Conclusion

Quotes The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” – Mahatma Gandhi “Life’s most urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Contd… “A person who is worthy of being a leader wants power not for himself but in order to be of service” US Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr. “Good leaders must first become good servants ” Robert K. Greenleaf

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