Robert K. Greenleaf

Between 1904 and 1990, Robert K. Greenleaf developed the Greenleaf for Servant Leadership movement. He was a notable member of the community who could speak on how an institution may work as a model for societal development. This essay goes into great length about Greenleaf’s theology’s contributions to organizational reform as well as its limitations.

According to Greenleaf, a theological institution could serve as a good example for bringing about society change in the following ways. The provision of services to society should be a priority for the organization. Servant leadership arises when a leader takes the position of the servant in their interaction with followers. The institution should have the desire first to help others. The institution can also be viable for change in regard that primary motivation and purpose is to encourage greatness in other people. The organization should focus on helping individuals in society to attain the greatness in their life. There should also be a holistic approach to work. It poses a challenge to rethink the relationship that exists between an organization, people, and society. People should be motivated to be who there are in their personal life and professional. The institution can also be a viable tool for change through the promotion of a sense of community. The organization should bring about human services for the battement of life. In additional, there should participate in sharing of power and decision-making, which allows a broad range of ideas, empowering environment and motivation of the workforce (Frick, 2004).

Despite this, some factors stand in the way for achieving these changes. There is unlimited individual potential for error of making judgments, self-interest and pride actions that mostly occur in people who hold a high ranking position in institutions. Unhealthy subordinate ties are also another obstacle that happens between leaders and follower in institutions.

In conclusion, a system can be viable in society change in following ways: provision of services, holistic approach, among other factors. It can also be hinder by factors like self-interest and pride, unhealthy subordinate relationship.

Reference

Frick, D. M. (2004). Robert K. Greenleaf : a life of servant leadership. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.