A Millennial’s leadership perspective: reflections on a decade of mentorship from a servant leader
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose This article illustrates the transformational nature of servant leadership and its capacity to empower and develop others. In it, I recount my close relationship with a high school mentor who embodied the key tenants of Greenleaf’s (1970) servant leadership philosophy. I also advocate for others to provide mentorship and support in a similar fashion. Design/methodology/approach This Origins contribution was constructed as a reflective narrative in response to a mentorship experience earlier in my life. Findings A mentorship experience from my youth profoundly shaped my approach to leadership and teamwork that I still embrace to this day. Readers are asked to consider the power of servant leadership in their own lives. Originality/value Students of leadership can utilize this reflective essay as a touchstone for further classroom discussion.
Source: Journal of Leadership Education
Author: Craig Hadley
Institution: Central Michigan University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4392705823