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Answer & Explanation:Some of the important characteristics of Servant Leadership
include a desire to help, to serve, and to empower subordinates. Servant
Leadership shares some of the characteristics of Transformational
Leadership, but there are differences between the two. Some scholars
believe that the Servant Leadership style is based on principles,
values, and beliefs regarding service to others, more than on the
behaviors of a leader. Review the three case studies regarding Servant
Leadership included in the course text,Leadership: Theory and Practice. Selectoneof the case studies and answer the questions following the case you selected.write your
responses to the questions for the case study you selected. Be thorough
and specific. Analyze how the case study illustrates the
characteristics of Servant Leadership.Note:Be
sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to
the Learning Resources you selected while adhering strictly to apa style
of reference.ReadingsNorthouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and practice (7th ed.). Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage Publications.Chapter 10, “Servant Leadership” (pp. 225-256)Hunter,
E. M., Neubert, M. J., Perry, S. J., Witt, L. A., Penney, L. M., &
Weinberger, E. (2013). Servant leaders inspire servant leaders:
Antecedents and outcomes for employees and the organization.The L

eadership Quarterly, 24(2), 316–331.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Keith, K. (2009). Servant leaders.Leadership Excellence, 26(5), 18–19.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Sendjaya, S., & Pekerti, A. (2010). Servant leadership as antecedent of trust in organizations.Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 31(7), 643–663.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Sun, P. Y. T. (2013). The servant identity: Influences on the cognition and behavior of servant leaders.The Leadership Quarterly, 24(4), 544–557.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Media50Lessons (Producer). (2006).Be a servant leader[Video file]. Burlington, MA: Soundbridge Group.Pollard,
William. ( © 2006). Be a servant leader. [Books24x7 version] Available
from londonessays.com ResourcesCovey, S. M. R. (2009). How the best leaders build trust. Leadership Now. Retrieved fromlondonessays.com, D. (2007). Growing leaders of character. Retrieved fromlondonessays.com, M. (2000). Choosing service over self-interest: The focus of leadership. Leadership Now. Retrieved fromlondonessays.com,
B., Montagno, R. V., & Kuzmenko, T. N. (2004). Transformational and
servant leadership: Content and contextual comparisons.Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 10(4), 80–91.Spears, L. (2010, February). Servant-leaders.Personal Excellence, 15(2), 14.