As management research has evolved, so has the concept and influence on leadership. Today's leaders face an extremely aggressive business environment where change is a constant issue. To adequately address these issues, followers must share the leader's vision and be willing to put in the effort to carry out his direction. To achieve this objective it is essential to ensure a climate of teamwork. Servant leaders are known to serve others first in order to achieve and maintain high performance from their followers, resulting in greater success for their organization. Servant leadership is a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations, and ultimately creates a more just world. and caring world. (Greenleaf website) The concept of servant leadership comes from the Bible. The Bible says that servant leaders first anchor themselves in the service of God and are ready to serve and lead others. (Kumar) The term servant leadership came to light by Robert Greenleaf in 1970, a retired AT&T executive. He felt this leadership style was missing but much needed in modern organizations. The words “servant” and “leader” are usually considered opposites. Servant leadership may seem like an oxymoron or a contradiction in terms. Leaders are meant to serve, not to be servants. The servant leader is a leader second and a servant first. The purpose is that servant leaders want to serve and make sure people's needs are met. The belief is that when people feel valued, they value what they do and will therefore produce better work. The ideal leader uses their power to build trust with their followers. The servant leader's ability to simultaneously be a great fo...... middle of paper ...... my eyes on different styles. I know I will continue to research and try to be the best leader I can be. Works Cited Greenleaf Website, “What is Servant Leadership?”. Center for Servant Leadership. NP Network. March 09, 2014.Kumar, KBS. “Servant Leadership: A Paradigm Shift in Leadership.” IUP India. NP Rete. 09 March 2014. Foglia Verde, Robert. “Ten Principles of Servant Leadership.” Butler University. NP Network. March 10, 2014.Spears, Larry. “The 10 Gifts of a Servant Leader.” Daily Good: News that inspires. NP Rete. 10 March 2014.TDIndustries, . “To lead, you must first follow.” TDIndustries website. NP Network. March 10, 2014.McGee-Cooper, Ann. “Servant leadership is a powerful tool for rapid change.” AMC: The Ann McGee-Cooper& Associates Inc. Np, nd Web. March 10, 2014. Fortune, “100 Best Companies to Work For: TDIndustries.” CNN money. NP Network. March 10 2014.