A minimum of 100 words each and References Response (#1 – 6) KEEP RESPONSE WITH ANSWER EACH ANSWER NEED TO HAVE A SCHOLARY SOURCE with a Hyperlink Make sure the Responses includes the Following: (a) an understanding of the weekly content as supported by a scholarly resource, (b) the provision of a probing question. (c) stay on topic 1. The relationship between a servant and leadership is paradoxical but achievable. According to Dierendonck & Patterson (2010), “the central meaning of it was that the great leader is first experienced as a servant to others”. This allows an individual to not only work their way from the bottom but learn humility on the way to the top. As they work their way through different stages or hierarchy of a job they learn the value and appreciate it. These individuals will make an impression on others because their driving force is to serve others and are focused on leadership, management service and personal growth (Dierendonck & Patterson, 2010). 2. Servant leadership could be viewed as a paradox because the perception about the two words individually is that they would be opposites. A servant is someone that is at the bottom of the food chain, so to speak. Someone who does not make decisions, but is told what to do and has little to no say in the matter. A leader on the other hand is at the front of the organization. They are someone who makes the decisions and delegates work for others to do. Because individually these two roles are so different someone could find the phrase servant leadership ironic before really sitting down and thinking about what the phrase means as a whole. 3. Servant Leadership on paper is a paradox, yes. While the dictionary definitions of each word of the phrase 'Servant Leader' may seem opposites, when combined into a phrase they are a proven type of leadership, which leads by serving rather than controlling. When acting as a servant leader, one focuses on the needs of others, putting them in a higher regard than your own needs. It is important for a servant leader to have empathy and listen to their team members. A servant leader supports their team, focusing on building and enriching a community rather than just focusing on deadlines and goals. A traditional leader who does not employ a servant leadership lifestyle is often seen as selfish. They view themselves as exclusively then one who's in charge, and do not take advantage of the benefits of active listening to their team or hearing their input. Unfortuantely, often times in this leadership mentality, the credit for ideas that the group comes up with is awarded exclusively to the leader. In the long term, as servant leadership is highly effective. Servant leadership leads to trust, good relationships, and a good working environment. No one wants to work in an unhealthy work environment or under the leadership of a workplace 'tyrant', so servant leadership increases productivity as well. One example of the effectivness of servant l ...

1. A minimum of 100 words each and References Response (#1 –
6) KEEP RESPONSE WITH ANSWER EACH ANSWER NEED
TO HAVE A SCHOLARY SOURCE with a Hyperlink
Make sure the Responses includes the Following: (a) an
understanding of the weekly content as supported by a scholarly
resource, (b) the provision of a probing question. (c) stay on
topic
1. The relationship between a servant and leadership is
paradoxical but achievable. According to Dierendonck &
Patterson (2010), “the central meaning of it was that the great
leader is first experienced as a servant to others”. This allows
an individual to not only work their way from the bottom but
learn humility on the way to the top. As they work their way
through different stages or hierarchy of a job they learn the
value and appreciate it. These individuals will make an
impression on others because their driving force is to serve
others and are focused on leadership, management service and
personal growth (Dierendonck & Patterson, 2010).
2. Servant leadership could be viewed as a paradox because the
perception about the two words individually is that they would
be opposites. A servant is someone that is at the bottom of the
food chain, so to speak. Someone who does not make decisions,
but is told what to do and has little to no say in the matter. A
leader on the other hand is at the front of the organization. They
are someone who makes the decisions and delegates work for
others to do. Because individually these two roles are so
different someone could find the phrase servant leadership
ironic before really sitting down and thinking about what the
phrase means as a whole.
3. Servant Leadership on paper is a paradox, yes. While the
dictionary definitions of each word of the phrase 'Servant

2. Leader' may seem opposites, when combined into a phrase they
are a proven type of leadership, which leads by serving rather
than controlling. When acting as a servant leader, one focuses
on the needs of others, putting them in a higher regard than your
own needs. It is important for a servant leader to have empathy
and listen to their team members. A servant leader supports
their team, focusing on building and enriching a community
rather than just focusing on deadlines and goals. A traditional
leader who does not employ a servant leadership lifestyle is
often seen as selfish. They view themselves as exclusively then
one who's in charge, and do not take advantage of the benefits
of active listening to their team or hearing their input.
Unfortuantely, often times in this leadership mentality, the
credit for ideas that the group comes up with is awarded
exclusively to the leader.
In the long term, as servant leadership is highly effective.
Servant leadership leads to trust, good relationships, and a good
working environment. No one wants to work in an unhealthy
work environment or under the leadership of a workplace
'tyrant', so servant leadership increases productivity as well.
One example of the effectivness of servant leadership can be
seen in the military. Sqaud leaders focus on bettering their
battalion or group, enhancing their organization while
promoting a happier, safer, and more tightnit family.
4. Emotional Intelligence Quiz: High Emotional Intelligence I
only learned this after going through counseling I would carry
my emotional on my sleeves and could not control my emotional
and it would get me in a lot of trouble and have caused me to
lose a few good jobs. Thank GOD for couseling.
Mind Tools: How Good are Your Leadership Skills ? I scored a
70 , I feel I am a non nonsense leader I believe in hard work
and getting the job done and it done right I hate having to do
anything over , I feel everyone should work for their paycheck
and pull their weight. I believe in consquences for your actions,
I believe in giving KUDOs when due and I believe in corrective

3. critisms you cant correct the problem if you dont know what it
is.
Assertiveness Test: I scored 100 I have the ability to speak for
myself , this is true I have been told communication is one thing
but the tone you use while communicating is everything in other
words it my delivery. I need to learn to be tactful . People will
try and run over you so you must stand up for yourself they can
only do what you allow them to do thats in your personal life
and professional life so you have to learn to stand and advocate
for you no one else will .If you dont stand for something you'll
fall for anything.( Alexander Hamilton, Peter Marshall ).
5. The first leadership/personality assessment I completed is
the Personality Test. The results explained that I like to live in
the present and I am spontaneous, energetic, and take pleasure
in the things around me. I focus on factual, practical things and
I tend to put the needs of others above my own. I am loyal to
my peers and I have a flexible personality that will go with the
flow.
The second leadership/personality assessment I completed is
the How Good Are Your Leadership Skills?. The results from
this assessment showed that I have a tendency on becoming a
good leader. I am perceived to have a positive attitude and
outlook and I provide support and stimulation. As a leader and
team member, I have a positive mindset and want my colleagues
to thrive by helping them grow and develop.
The third leadership/personality assessment I completed is
the Assertiveness Test. After taking this assessment, I found out
that I sometimes hesitate to address the issues that concern me
the most. I believe I am this way with people I do not know
very well, and it might be hard for me to confront my peers if I
do not agree with them. To work on this, I will have to have
more confidence in myself to voice my opinions to others.
6. Emotional Intelligence: I have a high emotional intelligence.
It is said that I have a drive with high performance under

4. pressure, but it can lead to not having a balance in my life. I can
agree with that because at work or at school, I tend to focus on
things that will cause me stress and in order for me to reduce
the stress is to make sure I finish the work. It is important to
sometimes take a step back and just relax and come back to it.
How good are my leadership skills? I have scored a 54 which
means excellent, but a few minor things I need to work on is my
self-confidence. I do have the habit sometimes second guessing
myself and not being able to give a confident answer at times,
but I think this helps me make a positive movement. This will
help me make accurate or good decisions just having to think
about them first to have a positive attitude and outlook which I
scored higher in.
Assertiveness test: I scored a 72 which means I do seldom
hesitate to address things. I guess you can say that sometimes I
keep things to myself unless it needs to be addressed. I do have
the habit of sometimes being a “push-over” and letting others
take control, but in my field of study, that is something I should
learn not to do.
After completing the three assessments required, I have learned
about myself and who I am as a person. This is teaching me
what voids to fill and how to correct them in the future if
management is something I want to do. I also still want to stay
humble as much as possible because being a servant leader, you
must not use power to control people. It is best for employees to
trust you and this is what I want to learn more about myself.