11 Feb Lincoln was able to fulfil the mora

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Servant leadership refers to a philosophy and a set of practices that enhances the lives of people and helps in building a better organization. The primary goal of servant leader is the growth and well being of people as well as the communities to which they belong.

The example of a historic servant leader is Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln adopted the servant leadership style and the American Civil War provided a platform to demonstrate the leadership capabilities. There are two most lasting impact of his leadership, which includes – the preservation of the Union and the freeing of the slaves. Lincoln was committed to serve the greater good for the majority of people and this thought was highly appreciated and forever changed the country for generations that have followed. During his presidency, Lincoln was able to produce a radical and transformational change in the United States. He was able to confirm the United States’s position in the world as the premier example of a working democracy, thus extended the opportunity for liberty to all citizens of the United States.

Lincoln was able to fulfil the moral obligations to leaf through compassion, kindness, and justice by recognizing the fundamental United States values of liberty, life and the pursuit of happiness. The culture of the United States in 19th century suggested that only a selected portion of individuals was entitled to the opportunity to pursue these liberties and Abraham set out to challenge this unwritten cultural beliefs of the United States that affected several generations in the nation. Lincoln uncovered the precepts and held beliefs that conflicted with the true values of humanity and set out to awaken the consciousness of the United States. He also gave the United States the courage to move in the right direction that began with the sixteenth president.

Thus, it can be said that a servant leader is able to serve in an ethical manner. Their attitude towards leading by serving others is an intrinsic motivator and at the heart of servant leadership. For them, leadership is not gaining power rather it is the desire to lead others.

“The heart of The City – The Java Grounds” is a better example displayed through true volunteerism and acts of service to others. This a place where I wish was near me so i can just go there to buy coffee and pour some love to the kids working there. I really wish every company can be like this, where they are not only making money for impacting our children to be the future of tomorrow.

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A servant leader that immediately comes to mind who had a significant impact on his community is William Booth. Born in Nottingham, UK, Booth sought out Christian businessmen who had a heart for the poor and disadvantaged. The result was the birth of The Christian Mission in 1865 which would become The Salvation Army. With a focus on the practical and spiritual needs of the community, Booth and his wife ministered to the lost and forgotten, those who were rejected by traditional Christianity. Booth believed that inclusion was a powerful aspect of their ministry despite opposition from certain segments of their community. He believed that there was no person unworthy of redemption. In 1878, the organization was renamed The Salvation Army with the inspiration of fighting society’s injustices and bringing individuals to God. The Salvation Army went international in 1879 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a thriving international organizat