How can Servant Leadership professionals maintain resilience in the face of change?

In my experience there are two thought processes that are helpful in time of change both for yourself and for coaching others. The first is to foster a massive focus on the things you can control. The second is to spend time nurturing a sense of gratitude for what you have in front of you and what you have had the privilege to experience in the past.

My family are my rock and I share my emotions with my family to ensure that my emotions will get additional support. As a servant leader, it is all about serving, and finding ways to continually energise yourself is important. I also find that meditation is an important part of self-care. Achieving 'thoughtless awareness' where all the unnecessary thoughts can be intentionally eliminated, while being fully aware of your actions creates a state of 'flow'. Sahaja Yoga meditation is one of the most effective techniques I have discovered so far.

O autoconhecimento contribui para que possamos saber onde se encontram nossas fortalezas e pontos a desenvolver. Mais importante que identificar é potencializar. O líder servidor, acima de tudo, é uma pessoa que demonstra humildade. Humildade para reconhecer situa??es que precisam ser ajustadas em rela??o a si mesmo. Com isso, as pessoas que o veem como líder, passam a ter mais confian?a, pois expressar a necessidade de ajuda é uma característica que poucos conseguem externalizar.

Servant Leaders can bolster their resilience amid change by adopting a growth mindset, acknowledging your own emotions, cultivating emotional intelligence, and building strong relationships within their teams. Change management principles is of utmost priority and it begins and ends with team engagement. As a leader, you must always maintain a clear sense of purpose that must be cascaded to the team. Promoting a learning culture and celebrating small wins contribute to a positive and resilient leadership approach. Seeking support as needed, both internally and externally, and embracing feedback for continuous improvement further fortifies the ability to navigate change while remaining committed to serving your teams and organization.

I would say it's key for servant leaders to acknowledge that change is the only consistent variable in business. Acknowledging brings a sense of responsibility to provide action plans toward managing changing seasons.

Seeking feedback and support in my Servant Leadership journey has been vital. Collaboration and input from peers, mentors, and coaches opened new perspectives. Their feedback highlighted strengths and areas needing improvement, guiding my growth. Moreover, their support during challenging times offered encouragement and motivation, making the journey less daunting and more fulfilling.

Leaders being open to feedback, is one thing, but leaders being deliberate and intentional about inviting feedback from those they lead, for me, it's going to that next level of servant leadership. This is less about the way I give feedback and more about my openness and my invitation to receive feedback. I want to receive feedback from those that I lead, those that lead me, those that I lead alongside, those outside my comfort zone and even those outside my organization. I want to be constantly open to and inviting in feedback from other people. Because one of the things I do know about feedback, is that critical feedback will help me grow and become better.

Ser aberto e estar disponível a receber feedback é um componente crítico da minha fun??o. Procuro sempre feedback da minha equipa e de outras partes interessadas para melhorar e me adaptar. Isso n?o apenas melhora o meu papel dentro da equipa, mas também promove um ambiente onde todos se sentem valorizados e ouvidos.

Here I would like to emphasise that building and maintaining strong relationships is vital and often overlooked. Change often makes one feel lonely and overwhelmed, and one needs the support and collaboration of others who share their vision. By cultivating trust, communication, and teamwork, one can give and receive feedback, guidance, and encouragement.

Seeking feedback is one area I am comfortable with, as it relates to my performance and process. The art of giving constructive feedback is an area I am developing as a team lead. I want to improve how I listen and share feedback, particularly when requested by my direct reports.

Servant leaders, I believe, are lifelong learners. They live this out daily through behaviors of curiosity, contemplation, and listening. They are comfortable with not having all the answers, and they see every moment as a learning opportunity. They tend to have the growth mindset where they see setback, failure and challenges as opportunities to learn and to grow. They are readers, they are observers, they are listeners, they are studyers, they reflect on behavior, on people and processes. And they look at every opportunity, every challenge, every conflict, every setback as an opportunity for them to grow and learn and to become better.

The Servant Leader's Mindset is not just to get things done, but make people & oneself grow along with getting things done, which makes a huge difference in the professional environment. My conviction is that constant learning leads us to the path of growth eventually.

Adapting to change taught me that growth comes from embracing new knowledge and experiences. Being open to learning, even from mistakes, has expanded my skills and understanding. Learning fuels confidence and creativity, vital traits for a Servant Leader navigating change. It's not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about using it to evolve positively.

Change is constant and unless we are actively aware of the changing trends in life we will be caught off guard. A servant Leaders heart is for the people and you cannot just prepare yourself for the change, you need to prepare your people for the change. As you work on yourself you are also helping the people around you work on themselves and you so this by encouraging an environment of growth at all times. When we are prepared, we are positioned to spot opportunities as they arise no matter how the environment looks like.

A growth mindset is critical to servant leadership. To 'serve' is all about empathy in my view, which request active listening, real listening, acknowledging that I don't know everything, and then be in a position where I want to learn, so I can serve better. It is this cycle that I believe makes one an effective servant leader. To be honest, it is really hard. I find that my ego and sometimes my ideologies get in the way. As part of the process, I need to constantly check my own limited mindset and break outside of my walls. This is the practice I am dedicating myself to - the pursuit of service.

In my experience, Don Miguel Ruiz gives us a valuable answer to finding daily balance. Always give 100%. The important part that many of us miss is that 100% of what we have to give changes routinely. When we are overloaded at home, the portion left for work is less...that's okay; give 100% of that portion. Another important point is that our mental and physical health must be at the top of our priority list. Running yourself into the ground will eventually reduce your ability to serve anyone. Lastly, place more emphasis on predicting your needs. If you've ever had the low fuel light go off in your car, you know the extra stress that accompanies it. Waiting until you need a break is the same thing. Fill up before you get there.

Ensuring self-care during change became my priority as a Servant Leader. Taking breaks, setting boundaries, and prioritizing my health were crucial. Engaging in hobbies and spending time with loved ones rejuvenated my energy and focus, vital for sustained leadership during challenging times. Balancing well-being positively impacts my ability to serve.

O trabalho é faz pare da vida da vida, mas n?o é a vida por inteiro. é importante procurar o equilíbrio das minhas responsabilidades profissionais com atividades que trazem alegria e satisfa??o pessoal. Isso deverá ajudar manter a energia e a motiva??o necessárias para liderar a equipa e mostrar que há mais além trabalho.

Ensuring my actions resonate with my purpose and values is vital amidst change. Reconnecting with my vision, mission, and core beliefs grounds me. It reaffirms my commitment, guiding decisions and actions. Aligning with these principles fuels my motivation and allows me to measure the genuine impact of my service as a Servant Leader.

A leader's direction comes from a sense of purpose and frames the path within a set of values. However, as a servant leader, I feel like it is about enable others create their own paths, within their set of values, which rocks my boat. Having my 'true north star' keeps me aligned to my purpose and values and gives me the motivation to continue to invest in others, serve others and see them eventually walk on the path towards their own purpose. That is why I invest in becoming a servant leader.

Investing in Human Capital has rendered strongly positive results for me. The team communication is wide open and works fluidly when one feels heard.

I would like to add that change can be a source of positive meaning and opportunities, even though it can be stressful and difficult. Whenever I face change, I seek positive meaning and opportunities, which help me find purpose, hope, and optimism in the change, as well as enables me to identify and leverage my strengths and resources.

Deve ser crucial alinhar as a??es e decis?es com o propósito e valores íntegros. Ter valores íntegros e basear as a??es neles, oferece uma dire??o clara e ajudar a manter a integridade pessoal e profissional, mesmo em situa??es em que n?o prevemos estar.

Remembering who you are, why you are there and serve others even in the midst of challenge and challenges. Though the process of change can be emotional and that can be exaggerated in many ways, remembering and reminding yourself of the principles of servant leadership. Take a break from the noise so you can stay focused.

Recognizing achievements mattered a lot to me. Amidst change, acknowledging accomplishments kept spirits high. Highlighting successes, learnings, and team efforts lifted morale and motivated everyone.

Control what’s controllable. You might not be able to control change in an organization, but you can control how you think and lead others to navigate that change. Lack of perceived control often initiates a threat response (rather than challenge response) which diminishes creativity, critical thinking, empathy and self regulation. The latter are all critical skills servant leaders must embody to build the competence and confidence for a team to take on change/challenge (or any adversity for that matter). Invite ideas from employees at various levels and be up front/realistic about the impact of change. Making employees a part of the process rather than keeping them apart from the process enables organizations to withstand any adversity.

Maintaining resilience amidst change as a Servant Leader has been about recognizing my emotions and giving them space. Seeking feedback from peers and mentors has proven invaluable—it's like getting a fresh perspective on challenges. Embracing learning during change has expanded my skills and mindset, fueling adaptability. Practicing self-care has been vital; it's like recharging to stay focused. And aligning with my values and purpose has been my anchor in uncertain times. Celebrating every step forward, no matter how small, has been crucial in boosting morale for me and my team.

A servant leadership professional can maintain resilience amid change by fostering open communication, encouraging team collaboration, and adapting a positive mindset. Emphasizing flexibility and supporting team members' well-being also contribute to resilience during periods of change.

Change can be unpredictable and dynamic, and one needs to be able to adjust and respond to different situations and challenges. By being flexible and adaptable, one can cope with uncertainty, ambiguity, and complexity, as well as seize new opportunities and possibilities. Some of the ways in which I adapt is by experimenting with new approaches to a problem, seeking diverse perspectives and opinions and generally being open to new ideas.

Try to look at things from a neutral position. Re-Frame the situation. Control emotional reactions. Anytime you can see the other side you allow compromise and consensus to be acceptable results.