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Answer:

There are so many traits and leadership styles that can have both a positive and a negative effect on those being led. One trait of a servant leader is acceptance, receive what is offered (Greenleaf et al., 2002). The servant leader will never reject one however a servant leader may refuse the performance of a follower who the servant leader knows can be better. Servant leading can be considered a vocation due to the natural instinct to serve others first, there is not an agenda as a leader.  This is a natural unconscious commitment.  Behaviors seen such as listening, empathizing, awareness, perception, persuasion and conceptualization (Greenleaf et al., 2002). These are the behaviors a servant leader exhibits. These servant leaders within organizations may be persuading one at a time, asking the questions to spark conversation and raise questions. 

Servant leaders have a style a bit different than traditional leaders. A servant leader may possess the qualities of a transformational leader, a leader who inspires others for change (Forbes, 2015). Leaders are focused on leading which is much what they are setting out to do. However a servant leader is focused on serving bringing followers to their full potential, inspiring others to see their own potential.

Original Question:

Discuss the traits, behaviors, and leadership style you would expect to see in a person who identifies as a servant leader. In your response, include discussion about the following.

1. In what ways can servant leadership be considered a vocation?
2. When people commit to being servant leaders, what does that mean about the types of behaviors they exhibit and prohibit personally and within the organizations they are leading?
3. How does servant leadership differ from traditional forms of leadership?