We quite often hear the term Servant Leadership. Servant leadership can be defined as a leadership philosophy in which the goal of the leader is to serve. This is different from traditional leadership where the leader’s main focus is the thriving of their company or organization.

In order to be a true Servant Leader you need to focus on each individual on the team. In John Wooden’s book on Leadership, John introduces the concept of having a plan for each person. Everyone is different and has different needs. John explains the you don’t have to treat everyone alike or the same – give each individual the treatment and focus that he or she deserves.

Take time to understand each person, their current circumstance, where they desire to be in the future and develop a plan. By focusing on the areas below you can become a very successful Servant Leader.