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SERVANT LEADERSHIP JOURNAL TEMPLATE
Leading Like Jesus
1. Am I a leader?
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2. Am I willing to follow Jesus as my leadership role model?
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3. How do I lead like Jesus?
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Pause and Reflect
1. Take a moment to think about the people who have most impacted your thinking, behavior,
and life path. As you recall their names and faces, you will realize that leadership, titles, and
positions of organizational authority are only part of the leadership landscape. Now, think of
all the relationships in which you have the opportunity to influence the thinking and
behavior of others. Consider how often in any given situation you face the following choice:
Am I seeking to serve or to be served? The answer to that question will depend on whom
you choose to follow.
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2. That leads to the second key question. Are you willing to follow Jesus as your leadership
role model?
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3. “Does Jesus have any relevant, practical knowledge or experience in dealing with the
following types of leadership issues I face day to day?”
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Yes/No
___Working or living with and caring for imperfect people
___Taking time to train, develop, and delegate
___Under constant scrutiny and testing of commitment and integrity
___Required to handle rejection, criticism, and opposition
___Facing fierce competition and conflicting demands from friends and foes
___Tempted by instant gratification, recognition, and misuse of power
___Facing serious personnel issues, including turnover and betrayal
___Required to communicate in a multicultural environment
___The need to challenge the status quo and hierarchy to bring about change
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___The need to communicate a radically new vision of the future
___The need to call attention to poor leadership at great personal risk
___The need to put career or relationships on the line to serve a higher purpose
Pause and Reflect
If you are skeptical about adopting Jesus as your leadership role model, write down your reasons.
What is it about Jesus that is causing you doubt? What is it about you that is causing you to hold
back?
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Pause and Reflect
List 3 ways you nurture trust in your leadership.
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List 2 things you do that put trust in your leadership at risk.
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Think of a time when you lost trust in a leader. How did you feel? How long did it last? Did you
forgive him or her?
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Pause and Reflect
How do you think the people in your family would describe your leadership in the following:
A time of crisis
A time of failure
A time of victory
A time of plenty
A time of want
Do you like what you would be told? If not, why?
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Instructor’s Assignment:
1. Spend 30 minutes in solitude. What did you experience during your time of solitude and/or
meditation on Scripture?
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2. Before this assignment, when was the last time you purposely spent a significant amount of
time in solitude without a to-do, think, or pray list and sat quietly in God’s presence and
listened to His “still, small voice?” If you cannot remember, you now have a clue why your
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life and leadership seem so hindered and unsatisfying. If you can remember and it was more
than a week ago, you need to update your plans for the immediate future.
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3. One of the most revealing questions you could ask a leadership candidate is, “How is your
prayer life?” The answer will speak volumes about where and how the leader might lead.
Here is a question for you: “How is your prayer life?”
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4. Evaluate where you are with your own practical application, what you plan to do to make it
a habit, and when you will set as a target deadline for each one to be a Scripture habit.
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5. One way to apply what you hear is to ask yourself the following questions and to jot down
the answers. You might want to record them in your personal journal or make a form to help
you remember.
What did God say to you through His message?
How does your life measure up to this Word?
What actions will you take to line up your life with this Word?
What truth do you need to study further?
What truth can you share with another person?
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6. Think of a time when, beyond a shadow of doubt, you experienced God’s love for you:
personally, specifically, and in a way that only he and you knew its true significance in your
life. How did you feel at the time? How do you feel at this moment? What do you need to
say to God?
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7. Name the special people in your life who will love you enough to tell you what you need to
hear. How are you improving those special relationships? What can you do to make sure
they stay alive and well? Who needs you to hold them accountable? Do you love them
enough to tell them what they need to know?
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Management Self-Assessment
Instructor’s questions:
1. What is your definition of management?
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2. The ends do not justify the means. Do you do your best to select the correct means to your
ends?
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Questions:
1. Are you contemporary? Do you have a sense of history? Are you living in the current phase
of developing history? Do you live with open wonder at contemporary politics, philosophy,
religion, economics, art, music, literature, science (both natural and social), and business
development?
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2. Are you connected? Are you on the growing edge of the contemporary phase of history but
still connected to the main body of people and events?
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3. Do you see evil as an aspect of good?
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4. Do you accept that there is no virtue that, carried to the extreme, does not become a vice and
no sound idea that, overworked, does not become absurd?
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5. Are you sure that, in choosing a right aim, you have not become self-righteous?
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6. Are you prepared to accept that you will never have the comfort of being “ideologically”
right?
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7. Are you willing to cultivate the “growing-edge” people among your contemporaries and, by
so doing, accept the censure of those who are far from the growing edge and do not want to
look at it?
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8. Are you sensitive to the needs and aspirations of all who may be affected by what you think,
say, and do? And, in being sensitive, are you willing to say the words and take the actions
that build constructive tension?
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9. Can you accept the fact that the best possible compromise is right?
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10. Do you have a view of yourself on which progressively greater strength can be built?
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11. Are you striving to make a creative act out of conformity?
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Strength and Journaling
It was previously suggested that all who would be strong should become journal writers. As the
questions are asked and allowed to sink into the inner mental apparatus, write. Write what comes
to mind. Ask the questions, reflect on them, and write something every day. Occasionally, reread
what you have written and extend it. Cultivate spontaneity. Let the pen capture the fleeting
insight.
Write down any additional thoughts and feelings about the readings during Module 2: Week 2:
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Leadership Vision
1. Develop your life’s personal purpose (compelling vision) by listing: your personal God-
given characteristics, the ways you interact with people successfully, and writing a
description of your perfect world.
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2. What can you do to glorify God in the context of fulfilling your vision?
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3. What are the 3-5 main goals that will help you fulfill your vision?
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4. What are your core values?
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5. How well do you serve those around you?
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6. List 3 things that are most likely to pull you off course as a leader. What impact does
changing course or direction have on the morale of the people you lead?
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7. Share any additional thoughts and feelings about the assigned readings in this Module 3:
Week 3.
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Leadership Self-Assessment
1. Do you think there is a leadership crisis? Cite your reasons for or against this.
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2. What is your definition of leadership?
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3. What are the challenges of leadership in our society?
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4. Think back to a failed leadership experience. Was the leadership adequately prepared?
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5. Have you ever asked yourself, “In saying what I have in mind, will I really improve on the
silence?” What do you think about this question?
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6. The leader must be a growing person. How are you growing?
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7. Do you find time to regularly withdraw? How? If not, why not? What do you plan to do
about it?
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8. Share any additional thoughts and feelings about the readings during Module 4: Week 4.
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Leadership Reimagined
Pause and Reflect
1. Which of the following words best describes your usual reaction to negative feedback?
______ Fear
______ Anger
______ Denial
______ Sadness
______ Curiosity
______ Gratitude
2. Do you view training your successor or the next generation as a threat, a burden, or an
opportunity to extend your leadership impact beyond your season of influence? How does
the planning for your successor impact your daily, weekly, quarterly, or yearly priorities?
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3. Acting out of pride is like trying to blow up a balloon with a hole in it. It is a lonely
business requiring consistent effort with only temporary results that never satisfy or
please anyone. Think of a time when you blew up a balloon, and there was a hole in it.
You will have a good mental picture of what happens when you base your self-esteem on
your performance and others' opinions.
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Think of a time when fear of rejection or failure prevented you from doing or saying something
that might have helped a friend avoid an impending mistake. What excuse did you give yourself
to justify letting your fears control your inaction? Was it worth it?
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4. How long has it been since you have felt truly at peace? Are you willing to make some
changes in how you treat others?
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5. The price of forgiveness is letting go of the right to require either payment or an apology
for a wrongdoing. Whom do you need to forgive in order to restore a relationship with
someone who let you down?
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6. Imagine you were being interviewed by your 10-year-old daughter or niece, and she
asked you the following question: "What are the four most important rules in our
family?" What would you answer be?
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7. Think for a moment on the depth of character and the love Jesus displayed in that intense
moment for His disciples who would abandon and deny Him in writhing hours. He did
not give in to the temptation to despair over their slowness to grasp the essence of what
He had repeatedly taught them about how they should lead. As the ultimate servant
leader, Jesus demonstrated His willingness to provide what the disciples needed most: to
grow and to develop in their ability to fulfill their mission, which was to be taught one
more time.
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8. Think for a moment about how well you serve those around you. Do you initiate
coaching? Do you help your people to pass the final exam? Do you help them to live
according to the vision? Leadership is not about power. It is not about control; it is about
helping people live according to the vision.
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9. Think back to a time when you were on either side of a failure in communication on what
was expected and what was delivered. Recall the frustration and wasted energy that could
have been avoided by testing for understanding.
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10. Think of a time when you were an untrained novice just starting out to learn a new task or
role. What did you need most from someone else to help you get started? Did you get it?
If not, what was the result?
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11. Think of a time when you needed someone to push you beyond a failure or an easy early
success to get to a higher level of understanding and performance in a new task. Think of
a time when you quit because nobody was there to take you to the next level.
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12. Has there ever been a time when you felt underappreciated or unrecognized for a job well
done because the attention was being given to the "problem children?" What would have
been the effect of a leader reinforcing you with some small heartfelt sign of appreciation?
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13. The highest form of recognition that a teacher can give a follower is to commission
him/her to "go and teach others in my name." Fulfilling that commission is the highest
compliment and act of gratitude the student can afford the teacher. What are you doing to
pass along that which has been given to you to the next generation?
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14. Capture any additional thoughts and feelings about the readings during Module 5: Week
5.
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Leadership Commitment
1. Soren Kierkegaard once noted, “If you do not seek first the kingdom of God, you will never
seek it.” How do you intend to take this caution seriously as you seek to lead like Jesus?
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2. What three pieces of evidence would you rely on as your commitment to seek to lead like
Jesus? Is it hard evidence or merely circumstantial?
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3. Think of a time when doing the loving thing instead of the popular thing, the easiest thing,
the quickest thing, the most rewarding thing, or the safest thing would have restored or
retained trust. Remember that moment for future reference.
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4. What four words best describe what you would hope to leave as your leadership legacy?
Which ones are most in need of a new focus to become a reality?
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Questions of the Heart
Do you love Jesus?
Do you trust Jesus?
Will you serve Jesus by serving others?
Do you believe that Jesus will always love you regardless of your performance or the
opinion of others?
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Are you willing to set aside instant gratification, recognition, and power to honor
Jesus by doing the right thing?
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Question of the Head
Do you see your leadership as a season of service and stewardship?
Do you have a compelling vision to lead your organization and a strategy to serve and
help your people live according to that vision?
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Questions of the Hands
Are you willing to seek to understand by listening and sorting what you hear with
service in mind rather than self?
Are you willing to lead and learn from people who are different, think differently,
look differently, and are older or younger than you?
Are you willing to honor all work honestly performed as sacred?
Are you ready to admit when you make a mistake in the way you treat the people you
lead and apologize?
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Question of the Habits
Solitude: Are you ready to be alone with Jesus on a regular basis in order to keep
things in proper fellowship between you and Him?
Prayer: How can your prayer life be different so that you and Jesus can communicate
on a regular basis?
Bible study: Are you actively seeking the Jesus’ guidance through spending time in
His Holy Word?
Experiencing God’s unconditional love: Do you sense God’s unconditional love for
you today?
Supportive relationships: Do you have a small group of like-minded friends with
whom you can be open and vulnerable?
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Instructions
1. One way to uncover the truth about your leadership motivations is to test your response to
the question, “Why do I lead?” Complete the sentence as many times in succession as
needed until you uncover the root cause of why you lead.
Example:
I coach Little League so that_________________________________________________
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So that____________________________________________________________
So that____________________________________________________________
I serve as an elder in my church so that________________________________________
So that____________________________________________________________
So that____________________________________________________________
2. The Heart of the Servant Leader: Motivation
I depended on the work of the Holy Spirit in my life and relationships.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I actively sought and encouraged feedback on my leadership.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I took personal risk to support and to protect others.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I shared credit for the results of my group’s efforts.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I avoided letting my EGO negatively impact my leadership this week.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
The leadership motivation–related action I want to focus on for improvement during the
next 2 weeks is:
I will accomplish the following specific action goal related to my leadership motivation
during the next 2 weeks:
3. The Head of the Servant Leader: Leadership Point of View
I aligned my leadership point of view to that which I found in the Scriptures.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I treated growth and development of people as being equally important as producing
results.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I developed, communicated, and reinforced a clear vision and set of rank-ordered
operating values for my group.
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Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I communicated my leadership point of view to members of my organization.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
The leadership action related to point of view that I want to focus on for improvement
during the next 2 weeks is:
I will accomplish the following specific action goal related to my leadership point of
view during the next 2 weeks:
4. The Hands of the Servant Leader: Leadership Behavior
I practiced the “not so with you” mandate of Jesus.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently___________
I tested for understanding and established clear performance goals when assigning tasks
within my group.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently___________
I applied different leadership styles depending on the development level of the
individuals assigned to perform specific tasks.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently_________
I praised progress and was actively engaged in day–to-day coaching.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I took positive action to resist the temptation to manipulate the fears and pride of others
to get things done.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
The leadership behavior-related action I want to focus on for improvement during the
next 2 weeks is:
I will accomplish the following specific action goal related to my leadership behavior
during the next 2 weeks:
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5. The Habits of the Servant Leader: Daily Recalibration
I called upon the Holy Spirit to guide my words, thoughts, actions, and behaviors.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I practiced the discipline of solitude.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I employed prayer as my first response instead of my last resort in meeting the
challenges, temptations, and opportunities of the week.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I sought God’s wisdom in the study and memorization of Scripture to stay focused on
being a servant leader.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
I maintained active accountability relationships to continue making progress on my good
intentions as a servant leader.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently__________
The leadership habit I want to focus on for improvement during the next 2 weeks is:
I will accomplish the following specific action goal related to my leadership habits during
the next 2 weeks:
6. Capture any additional thoughts and feelings about the readings during Module 6: Week 6.
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Servant Leadership
1. What is your definition of servant leadership?
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2. How are you willing to make the investment required to make a positive difference in your
life as a servant leader?
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3. Servant leaders are not subservient as some may believe. What do you believe is the greatest
strength of a servant leader?
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4. Servant leaders are powerful. How to you exude power as a servant leader in your
organization?
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5. Do you put people or God first? Why or why not?
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6. How have you experienced humility in your organization?
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7. Capture any additional thoughts and feelings about the readings during Module 7: Week 7.
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SERVANT LEADERSHIP JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The purpose of the servant leadership journal is to compose a journal by answering weekly
assigned questions. Even though the Servant Leadership Journal Assignment is due at the
end of the course, it is highly recommended that you begin answering the questions
contained in the Servant Leadership Journal Template as you proceed through the course.
The Servant Leadership Journal Template can be found on the Student Leadership Journal
Assignment page.
You will compose a journal by answering assigned questions and your knowledge experiences,
and readings about servant leadership. You will also jot down great ideas or epiphanies that you
have along the way (from your reading, research, and personal and professional experiences).
There is no right or wrong answer. As you journal, record the dates. It is highly recommended
that you spend time on this journal as you go through the course, even though it is not submitted
until Module 8: Week 8.
In the servant leadership journal, please ensure:
o All journal questions are answered meaningfully and substantially.
o You use the Servant Leadership Journal Template.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please be sure to follow the assignment instructions precisely.
Length of assignment: All questions are answered meaningfully and substantially with
personal/professional applications.
o Please answer all journal questions based on your personal and professional
experiences, readings, and research.
o There is no right or wrong answer to the journal questions.
o All weekly assignments are combined into one (1) document.
Format of assignment: APA current edition and use of scholarly tone.
o APA/scholarly style is a set of guidelines to help you write clear and specific
scholarly communication.
APA style refers to all aspects areas of writing and style and is more than
the format of citations, references, and headings.
Avoid writing in the first person in all scholarly writing. The third-person
format is the required style unless unavoidable. However, for the servant
leadership journal assignment, you may use first person.
Font is 12 pt. Times New Roman, double-spaced.
Number of citations: 0
o None required. However, if you mention a source in your journal, please cite and
reference it.
Acceptable sources (if applicable): Scholarly articles published within the last five years,
course textbooks, course lectures and presentations, and scriptures from the Bible.
Minimum requirements: Instructions highlight minimum requirements which do not
automatically earn the student an A grade.
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Course Content: Review all course content each week for detailed requirements, which
includes the syllabus. Since every course is different, please avoid assuming weekly
requirements, including deadlines, word length, and interactions, are the same.
Communication: Announcements, Faculty Emails, and Feedback
o Please review all announcements and emails to ensure you are not missing
pertinent information relative to assignments and continuous improvement.
o Please review all professor’s general and individual feedback for continuous
improvement on future assignments.
o Always be courteous to your classmates and professor in all communications.
Note 1: Requests for assignment extension are unlikely to be granted. Please note that deadlines
differ from those in other courses.
Note 2: Submitting a request for an extension on Sunday (i.e., at 11:50 pm) does not mean it will
be granted automatically. Even if the extension is granted, the institution’s late penalty may
apply.
Note 3: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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Servant Leadership Journal
Student’s Name
Instructor’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Course Name and Number
Date Submitted
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Servant Leadership Journal
Leading Like Jesus
Am I a leader?
A: Yes, I feel I am a leader and aspire to be one and I would like to be regarded a brilliant
leader.
Am I willing to follow Jesus as my leadership role model?
A: A: Yes, I am happy to look up to Jesus as my leadership role model. Following His
example, I think, will enable me to become an effective servant leader. People, I feel, can
easily notice when this is the case, and it is my desire that others will notice this from me.
How do I lead like Jesus?
A: An effective leader, according to Jesus' remark in Mark 10:42-44, is one who prioritizes
the needs of others. To serve like Jesus, one must seek to encourage another individual or
group of people for the development of themselves or others, whether professionally or
personally.
Pause and Reflect
Take a moment to think about the people who have most impacted your thinking, behavior,
and life path. As you recall their names and faces, you will realize that leadership, titles, and
positions of organizational authority are only part of the leadership landscape. Now, think of
all the relationships in which you have the opportunity to influence the thinking and
behavior of others. Consider how often in any given situation you face the following choice:
Am I seeking to serve or to be served? The answer to that question will depend on whom
you choose to follow.
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A: There is an opportunity to assist those above, below, or on the same level as you in every
scenario. Rank has no bearing on one's capacity to serve. It is something that everyone can
do, and something that everyone ought to do.
That leads to the second key question. Are you willing to follow Jesus as your leadership
role model?
A: Yes, just as Jesus encouraged and nurtured his followers, I intend to apply his leadership
style to control and encourage my team members.
“Does Jesus have any relevant, practical knowledge or experience in dealing with the
following types of leadership issues I face day to day?”
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Yes/No
_Yes__Working or living with and caring for imperfect people
__Yes_Taking time to train, develop, and delegate
_Yes__Under constant scrutiny and testing of commitment and integrity
__Yes_Required to handle rejection, criticism, and opposition
_Yes__Facing fierce competition and conflicting demands from friends and foes
_Yes__Tempted by instant gratification, recognition, and misuse of power
__Yes_Facing serious personnel issues, including turnover and betrayal
_Yes__Required to communicate in a multicultural environment
__Yes_The need to challenge the status quo and hierarchy to bring about change
_Yes__The need to communicate a radically new vision of the future
__Yes_The need to call attention to poor leadership at great personal risk
_Yes__The need to put career or relationships on the line to serve a higher purpose
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Pause and Reflect
If you are skeptical about adopting Jesus as your leadership role model, write down your reasons.
What is it about Jesus that is causing you doubt? What is it about you that is causing you to hold
back?
A: Jesus is a real leader with the capability to influence the thoughts of his followers. Thus, I
have no reservations about following Jesus as a role model for leadership.
Pause and Reflect
List 3 ways you nurture trust in your leadership.
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i. Fostering collaboration.
ii. Transparency
iii. Honesty
List 2 things you do that put trust in your leadership at risk.
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i. Others sabotaging my efforts when I am doing the right thing
ii. Failing to be reliable and providing wrong information and responses to my team.
Think of a time when you lost trust in a leader. How did you feel? How long did it last? Did you
forgive him or her?
A: I felt betrayed and it was challenging to deal with the betrayal. Besides, I lost confidence and
it was challenging to trust others. Nevertheless, I have forgiven that person, but still the incident
is still fresh in my memory.
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Pause and Reflect
How do you think the people in your family would describe your leadership in the following:
A time of crisis
A time of failure
A time of victory
A time of plenty
A time of want
Do you like what you would be told? If not, why?
A: Yes since my family understands. I try to be open with them in everything. Aside from being
open, I have always stood by my family members through thick and thin.
Instructor’s Assignment:
Spend 30 minutes in solitude. What did you experience during your time of solitude and/or
meditation on Scripture?
A: I feel at ease and at harmony since I am feel connected to God.
Before this assignment, when was the last time you purposely spent a significant amount of
time in solitude without a to-do, think, or pray list and sat quietly in God’s presence and
listened to His “still, small voice?” If you cannot remember, you now have a clue why your
life and leadership seem so hindered and unsatisfying. If you can remember and it was more
than a week ago, you need to update your plans for the immediate future.
A: I think it would necessary for me to set aside more time reading the scripture and
allowing God's message to infiltrate my life without interruption.
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One of the most revealing questions you could ask a leadership candidate is, “How is your
prayer life?” The answer will speak volumes about where and how the leader might lead.
Here is a question for you: “How is your prayer life?”
A: Even though I do my best to communicate with God, I think I should dedicate more time
and set a schedule so that I can pray daily and pray more.
Evaluate where you are with your own practical application, what you plan to do to make it
a habit, and when you will set as a target deadline for each one to be a Scripture habit.
A: Basically, I consider my self as a planner and scheduler. Thus, my top priority would be
scheduling time for prayer since it would help me pray more. To achieve this, may be
include it into my everyday routine.
One way to apply what you hear is to ask yourself the following questions and to jot down
the answers. You might want to record them in your personal journal or make a form to help
you remember.
What did God say to you through His message?
How does your life measure up to this Word?
What actions will you take to line up your life with this Word?
What truth do you need to study further?
What truth can you share with another person?
A: This is something I would like to preserve between me and God.
Think of a time when, beyond a shadow of doubt, you experienced God’s love for you:
personally, specifically, and in a way that only he and you knew its true significance in your
life. How did you feel at the time? How do you feel at this moment? What do you need to
say to God?
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A: It is an incredible sensation to feel connected to God, and it is a feeling that I cannot be
able to explain. I feel loved very much by God. I find it necessary to inform God that I
would like to be more persistent in dedicating time only to my faith. Besides, I would like
him to know that I would like to be connected to him.
Name the special people in your life who will love you enough to tell you what you need to
hear. How are you improving those special relationships? What can you do to make sure
they stay alive and well? Who needs you to hold them accountable? Do you love them
enough to tell them what they need to know?
A: My parents and my best friend love to an extent of holding me responsible and telling me
what I need to know. The secret to maintaining such a bond is to ensure that we are always
speaking and sharing our feelings and views. Basically, establishing a good communication
is essential for developing strong and long-lasting relationships.
Management Self-Assessment
Instructor’s questions:
What is your definition of management?
A: Management, in my perspective, is made up of people who have greater experience at
their firm and have been promoted to positions of leadership. In my experience, it is ideal
when these people are promoted to management positions based on their skill and aptitude,
rather than their length of service.
The ends do not justify the means. Do you do your best to select the correct means to your
ends?
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A: Yes, I always attempt to choose the best moral judgments I can, even if it requires a little
more time or effort. When I pick the appropriate techniques, my consciousness is clearer,
and I feel good about the goals I have worked for.
Questions:
Are you contemporary? Do you have a sense of history? Are you living in the current phase
of developing history? Do you live with open wonder at contemporary politics, philosophy,
religion, economics, art, music, literature, science (both natural and social), and business
development?
A: My previous profession nearly pushes me to live in the present since some scenarios that
occurs have a direct influence on what occurs at work on any given day. Aside from what
occurs at work, I like to read different articles on the internet, magazines, and newspapers to
keep up with what's going on in economics, science, and music among other things.
Are you connected? Are you on the growing edge of the contemporary phase of history but
still connected to the main body of people and events?
A: I am a member of a large group of people from all across the nation. My profession helps
me to stay linked to the cutting edge, while still staying connected to the general public, my
family, and friends.
Do you see evil as an aspect of good?
A: Evil, in my opinion, is the polar contrary of good and a spirit that fights against it.
Do you accept that there is no virtue that, carried to the extreme, does not become a vice and
no sound idea that, overworked, does not become absurd?
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A: Everything carried to its logical conclusion, in my opinion, may become a problem, since
there is a need for balance in our lives to flourish into all-rounded individuals. The effort to
strike a healthy work/life balance is one example. A person's home life may suffer if they
are always at work striving to be the greatest employee. Similarly, an individual who
dedicates much of his time away from their career may witness their livelihood and job
suffer.
Are you sure that, in choosing a right aim, you have not become self-righteous?
A: You may embrace the appropriate goal without becoming self-righteous as long as you
pay attention to what others say and avoid becoming arrogant. Others who are self-righteous
may refuse to listen to those who have a different perspective or viewpoint.
Are you prepared to accept that you will never have the comfort of being “ideologically”
right?
A: Yes, since ideologies tend to be fluid and evolve as humans move through their lives. .
Are you willing to cultivate the “growing-edge” people among your contemporaries and, by
so doing, accept the censure of those who are far from the growing edge and do not want to
look at it?
A: As a servant leader, it is my responsibility to do everything I can to assist people who
desire to be on the growing-edge. Besides, it is necessary to encourage and motivate these
individuals to ensure they are not freighted achieve their goals.
Are you sensitive to the needs and aspirations of all who may be affected by what you think,
say, and do? And, in being sensitive, are you willing to say the words and take the actions
that build constructive tension?
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A: I am a strong proponent of constructive criticism since I believe it is a type of criticism
that spawns the pressure or enthusiasm that influences people to improve.
Can you accept the fact that the best possible compromise is right?
A: Compromise can work for a while in circumstances when two persons have highly
obstinate or inflexible personalities.
Do you have a view of yourself on which progressively greater strength can be built?
A: Yes, there are several methods for me to develop myself and become a better-rounded
individual. There is always something I can do better, at the, church, home or in another
aspect of my life.
Are you striving to make a creative act out of conformity?
A: At work, I am developing a whole new scheduling procedure that differs from what my
team has done previously to help them improve.
Strength and Journaling
It was previously suggested that all who would be strong should become journal writers. As the
questions are asked and allowed to sink into the inner mental apparatus, write. Write what comes
to mind. Ask the questions, reflect on them, and write something every day. Occasionally, reread
what you have written and extend it. Cultivate spontaneity. Let the pen capture the fleeting
insight.
Write down any additional thoughts and feelings about the readings during Module 2: Week 2:
A: It is impossible to know what is best for everyone, yet doing nothing would be disastrous.
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Leadership Vision
Develop your life’s personal purpose (compelling vision) by listing: your personal God-
given characteristics, the ways you interact with people successfully, and writing a
description of your perfect world.
A: Characteristics bestowed by God:
i. Caring
ii. Leadership
iii. Hard-working
iv. Humour
v. Determined Anxious
Interactions:
i. Being straightforward and direct
ii. Being attentive
iii. Sympathy
iv. Try to relate to and see things from their perspective.
In a perfect world, I would be living with my family in our home where I would have a
stable profession that would allow me to cater for my family’s needs provide. I would
also be able to spend quality time with them and not neglect any key occasions.
Besides, we would be acquainted with our extended family and enjoy festivals and
travels.
What can you do to glorify God in the context of fulfilling your vision?
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A: Dedicating time for God, continuing to communicate to him. Besides keeping a positive
relationship and involving him in your life can also assist you fulfil your vision.
What are the 3-5 main goals that will help you fulfill your vision?
A:
i. Striving to excel in my career.
ii. Continue to prioritize God and my spiritual well-being.
iii. I am going to finish my master's degree.
iv. Once I get children, I will raise them to follow God’s commands and the way of
Christians.
What are your core values?
A:
i. Keep your commitment,
ii. Love unconditionally
iii. Even in the face of hardship, work hard.
iv. Concentrating on the positive instead of the negative.
How well do you serve those around you?
A: I provide excellent service and make an effort to listen carefully to every person and
perceive things from their viewpoint.
List 3 things that are most likely to pull you off course as a leader. What impact does
changing course or direction have on the morale of the people you lead?
A:
i. An activity that negatively influences me or one that I do not consider significant
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ii. Activities that requires me to be away from my family or team for an extended
period of time
iii. Tasks that are really important
These activities make me feel less of a servant to others and more like a waste of time in
general. When these duties arise, they have an impact on the morale of my team, which
causes my governance to be impacted. Acknowledging this and making the necessary
changes, on the other hand, may greatly increase everyone's morale.
Share any additional thoughts and feelings about the assigned readings in this Module 3:
Week 3.
A: Leaders normally have many tasks and responsibilities which illustrates that being a
servant learn is something that a person ought to struggle to be and something they can
always improve at. As a person grows through life, their visions, roles, and objectives must
all be assessed and enriched.
Leadership Self-Assessment
Do you think there is a leadership crisis? Cite your reasons for or against this.
A: In today's culture, there is a leadership problem. People conflate notoriety and popularity
with leadership. Even if their actions suggest otherwise, the most prominent or loud
individuals are often regarded leaders.
What is your definition of leadership?
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A: The capacity to treat subordinates with respect and rallying them behind the
organization’s goals.
What are the challenges of leadership in our society?
A: Establishing trust and motivating people. In today's society, I believe individuals are less
readily misled or influenced.
Think back to a failed leadership experience. Was the leadership adequately prepared?
A: No. In this case, the firm's administration assumed that employees would need their
employment more than the corporation did. As a result, when the company's leadership
failed and everyone departed for other jobs, there were serious repercussions.
Have you ever asked yourself, “In saying what I have in mind, will I really improve on the
silence?” What do you think about this question?
A: It's critical to consider the impact of what you say before expressing it. I honestly believe
there would be many less conflicts and broken emotions if more individuals considered this
question before speaking up.
The leader must be a growing person. How are you growing?
A: I am improving as a leader by being susceptible to a variety of opportunities that allow
me to employ my skills to the test. I am also trying to learn something new everyday.
Do you find time to regularly withdraw? How? If not, why not? What do you plan to do
about it?
A: No, I do not think so. I have not had time to retreat since I have been so preoccupied with
job, school, and family. However, I intend to set out at least one hour for myself to
withdraw.
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Share any additional thoughts and feelings about the readings during Module 4: Week 4.
A: In my opinion, I enjoyed the readings. Additionally, I was impressed with the approach
that the instructor took towards tutoring the module. Besides, I learnt a lot concerning
leadership and how I can improve on my leadership styles.
Leadership Reimagined
Pause and Reflect
Which of the following words best describes your usual reaction to negative feedback?
_____ Fear
__X____ Anger
______ Denial
______ Sadness
___X___ Curiosity
______ Gratitude
Do you view training your successor or the next generation as a threat, a burden, or an
opportunity to extend your leadership impact beyond your season of influence? How does
the planning for your successor impact your daily, weekly, quarterly, or yearly priorities?
A: I view it as a window of opportunity since it influences my priorities. . Because it is a
lengthy process, preparing my successor monthly or yearly is a higher priority.
Acting out of pride is like trying to blow up a balloon with a hole in it. It is a lonely
business requiring consistent effort with only temporary results that never satisfy or
please anyone. Think of a time when you blew up a balloon, and there was a hole in it.
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You will have a good mental picture of what happens when you base your self-esteem on
your performance and others' opinions.
A: This is correct. I was in a bad mood. I didn't like who I was.
Think of a time when fear of rejection or failure prevented you from doing or saying something
that might have helped a friend avoid an impending mistake. What excuse did you give yourself
to justify letting your fears control your inaction? Was it worth it?
A: My defense was that there would be no repercussions as a result of the inaccuracy. It
was not worth it because my colleague, whom I admire, was hurt, and we were both
affected as a result of the mistake.
How long has it been since you have felt truly at peace? Are you willing to make some
changes in how you treat others?
A: For some time, I have not felt entirely at ease. I try to think about how my actions
influence others and how I can treat others.
The price of forgiveness is letting go of the right to require either payment or an apology
for a wrongdoing. Whom do you need to forgive in order to restore a relationship with
someone who let you down?
A: I should be able to absolve my coworker. I will be able to rebuild trust with him and
work with him more efficienty if I pardon him.
Imagine you were being interviewed by your 10-year-old daughter or niece, and she
asked you the following question: "What are the four most important rules in our
family?" What would you answer be?
A:
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i. Respect
ii. Putting God First
iii. Trustworthy
iv. Honesty
Think for a moment on the depth of character and the love Jesus displayed in that intense
moment for His disciples who would abandon and deny Him in writhing hours. He did
not give in to the temptation to despair over their slowness to grasp the essence of what
He had repeatedly taught them about how they should lead. As the ultimate servant
leader, Jesus demonstrated His willingness to provide what the disciples needed most: to
grow and to develop in their ability to fulfill their mission, which was to be taught one
more time.
A: This is a perfect illustration of what it implies to lead as a servant. It is impossible to
educate and lead your followers at any time or in any scenario.
Think for a moment about how well you serve those around you. Do you initiate
coaching? Do you help your people to pass the final exam? Do you help them to live
according to the vision? Leadership is not about power. It is not about control; it is about
helping people live according to the vision.
A: I started coaching since I am constantly searching for new methods to aid people
grow, achieve their goals and guide them on the vision.
Think back to a time when you were on either side of a failure in communication on what
was expected and what was delivered. Recall the frustration and wasted energy that could
have been avoided by testing for understanding.
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A: Communication is one of the most crucial aspects of every relationship. Having an
effective communication within a relationship leads to a greater understanding and the
avoidance of misconceptions, which can contribute to mistrust and disagreement.
Think of a time when you were an untrained novice just starting out to learn a new task or
role. What did you need most from someone else to help you get started? Did you get it?
If not, what was the result?
A: I desirable an effective training to better comprehend and visualize my work. I did get
the training which helped me to improve my performance at work.
Think of a time when you needed someone to push you beyond a failure or an easy early
success to get to a higher level of understanding and performance in a new task. Think of
a time when you quit because nobody was there to take you to the next level.
A: I do not quit. I pursue guidance from my mentors, parents and friends who motivates
me towards attaining greater heights include.
Has there ever been a time when you felt underappreciated or unrecognized for a job well
done because the attention was being given to the "problem children?" What would have
been the effect of a leader reinforcing you with some small heartfelt sign of appreciation?
A: My mind would have felt better and also would have kept me motivated.
The highest form of recognition that a teacher can give a follower is to commission
him/her to "go and teach others in my name." Fulfilling that commission is the highest
compliment and act of gratitude the student can afford the teacher. What are you doing to
pass along that which has been given to you to the next generation?
A: I will be able to instill the value of respect. Besides, I will help them to face less
challenges and disappointments within their career through the lessons I acquired
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Capture any additional thoughts and feelings about the readings during Module 5: Week
5.
A: I loved the module
Leadership Commitment
Soren Kierkegaard once noted, “If you do not seek first the kingdom of God, you will never
seek it.” How do you intend to take this caution seriously as you seek to lead like Jesus?
A: By continuing to study the Bible, attend church, and pray, I am remaining devoted to my
religion. These activities keep me connected to God and prioritize him.
What three pieces of evidence would you rely on as your commitment to seek to lead like
Jesus? Is it hard evidence or merely circumstantial?
A: Ensuring the employees are satisfied and motivated, and individuals have come to me for
leadership guidance outside of work. I would also rely mostly in the Bible.
Think of a time when doing the loving thing instead of the popular thing, the easiest thing,
the quickest thing, the most rewarding thing, or the safest thing would have restored or
retained trust. Remember that moment for future reference.
A: These experiences can have a long-term influence on all of your relationships.
What four words best describe what you would hope to leave as your leadership legacy?
Which ones are most in need of a new focus to become a reality?
A: humble, credible, Caring, and approachable. Out of these four features and attributes,
approachable should be the major focus.
Questions of the Heart
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Do you love Jesus? Yes
Do you trust Jesus? Yes
Will you serve Jesus by serving others? Yes
Do you believe that Jesus will always love you regardless of your performance or the
opinion of others? Yes, this is one of Christianity's most significant doctrines.
Are you willing to set aside instant gratification, recognition, and power to honor
Jesus by doing the right thing?
A: Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes. It is one of Christianity's most significant doctrines.
Yes, since this what it takes to be a Christ follower.
Question of the Head
Do you see your leadership as a season of service and stewardship?
Do you have a compelling vision to lead your organization and a strategy to serve and
help your people live according to that vision?
A: I am driven by a tremendous desire to serve people and help them grow into better
versions of themselves. I have a strong vision to establish a company, grow it, and make it
greater than it was before.
Questions of the Hands
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Are you willing to seek to understand by listening and sorting what you hear with
service in mind rather than self?
Are you willing to lead and learn from people who are different, think differently,
look differently, and are older or younger than you?
Are you willing to honor all work honestly performed as sacred?
Are you ready to admit when you make a mistake in the way you treat the people you
lead and apologize?
A:
Yes.
Yes, it is beneficial to study from individuals who are not like you.
Yes, since it is impossible to lead like Jesus without honesty.
Yes, it is critical to confess when you make a mistake.
Question of the Habits
Solitude: Are you ready to be alone with Jesus on a regular basis in order to keep
things in proper fellowship between you and Him?
Prayer: How can your prayer life be different so that you and Jesus can communicate
on a regular basis?
Bible study: Are you actively seeking the Jesus’ guidance through spending time in
His Holy Word?
Experiencing God’s unconditional love: Do you sense God’s unconditional love for
you today?
Supportive relationships: Do you have a small group of like-minded friends with
whom you can be open and vulnerable?
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A:
Yes, since it helps one to be more confident in your beliefs.
Yes. By being dedicated to talking to Jesus every day and spending more time for prayer
a priority.
Yes, I attempt to read the Bible every day, but I intend to make it a priority and devote
more time to it.
Yes, I am reminded of all that God has done for me throughout my life and the love that
he has for me.
Yes, these are my closest pals with whom I can talk about anything at any time.
Instructions
One way to uncover the truth about your leadership motivations is to test your response to
the question, “Why do I lead?” Complete the sentence as many times in succession as
needed until you uncover the root cause of why you lead.
Example:
I coach Little League
so that__ I may grow my servant leadership
So that ___ I can coach young minds on the importance of collaboration and working with
mutual respect.
I serve as an elder in my church so that____ I might spread God's love.
So that__ I can mentor people in the name of God.
So that____ I may learn from the Pastor how to handle various scenarios that may arise.
The Heart of the Servant Leader: Motivation
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I depended on the work of the Holy Spirit in my life and relationships.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently_____X_____
I actively sought and encouraged feedback on my leadership.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently_____X_____
I took personal risk to support and to protect others.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently____X_____Consistently__________
I shared credit for the results of my group’s efforts.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently____X_____Consistently__________
I avoided letting my EGO negatively impact my leadership this week.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently____X_____Consistently__________
The leadership motivation–related action I want to focus on for improvement during the
next 2 weeks is:
Trying to figure out my team member’s inspiration.
I will accomplish the following specific action goal related to my leadership motivation
during the next 2 weeks:
Dedicating more time spent with my teammates and try to get to understand them deeper.
The Head of the Servant Leader: Leadership Point of View
I aligned my leadership point of view to that which I found in the Scriptures.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently____X_____Consistently__________
I treated growth and development of people as being equally important as producing
results.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently_____X_____
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I developed, communicated, and reinforced a clear vision and set of rank-ordered
operating values for my group.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently___X_______
I communicated my leadership point of view to members of my organization.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently____X______
The leadership action related to point of view that I want to focus on for improvement
during the next 2 weeks is:
I am going to read more scriptures so that I may better integrate my servant leadership.
I will accomplish the following specific action goal related to my leadership point of
view during the next 2 weeks:
More in-depth communication with my collegues about upcoming activities.
The Hands of the Servant Leader: Leadership Behavior
I practiced the “not so with you” mandate of Jesus.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently____X_____Consistently___________
I tested for understanding and established clear performance goals when assigning tasks
within my group.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_____X____Consistently___________
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I applied different leadership styles depending on the development level of the
individuals assigned to perform specific tasks.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently____X_____
I praised progress and was actively engaged in day–to-day coaching.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently_____X_____
I took positive action to resist the temptation to manipulate the fears and pride of others
to get things done.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently____X_____Consistently__________
The leadership behavior-related action I want to focus on for improvement during the
next 2 weeks is:
Establishing trust with all individuals.
I will accomplish the following specific action goal related to my leadership behavior
during the next 2 weeks:
Sharing what I expect openly to my team members and learning what they anticipate of
me.
The Habits of the Servant Leader: Daily Recalibration
I called upon the Holy Spirit to guide my words, thoughts, actions, and behaviors.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently____X______
I practiced the discipline of solitude.
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Rarely_________Occasionally___X____Frequently_________Consistently__________
I employed prayer as my first response instead of my last resort in meeting the
challenges, temptations, and opportunities of the week.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently_____X_____
I sought God’s wisdom in the study and memorization of Scripture to stay focused on
being a servant leader.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently____X______
I maintained active accountability relationships to continue making progress on my good
intentions as a servant leader.
Rarely_________Occasionally_______Frequently_________Consistently____X______
The leadership habit I want to focus on for improvement during the next 2 weeks is:
Every day, I will set aside time for solitude.
I will accomplish the following specific action goal related to my leadership habits during
the next 2 weeks:
By being friendlier because I am a loner who seldom socializes.
Capture any additional thoughts and feelings about the readings during Module 6: Week 6.
A: I enjoyed the module.
Servant Leadership
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What is your definition of servant leadership?
A: It is a leadership style in which a person engages with people in order to gain authority
rather than power.
How are you willing to make the investment required to make a positive difference in your
life as a servant leader?
A: I will develop strong teams with people who are happy in both their personal and
professional lives and who provide high-quality work towards a common objective.
Servant leaders are not subservient as some may believe. What do you believe is the greatest
strength of a servant leader?
A: Conceptualization. Effective servant leaders can convey broader goals and why they are
essential to their employees by thinking beyond little tasks.
Servant leaders are powerful. How to you exude power as a servant leader in your
organization?
A: As a servant leader, I would exclude power in my organization by trying to encourage
creativity, encourage people, and ensure the well-being of those around them
Do you put people or God first? Why or why not?
A: I put God first since he is my guidance and strength.
How have you experienced humility in your organization?
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A: Yes
Capture any additional thoughts and feelings about the readings during Module 7: Week 7.
A: I really loved the readings
