In search of clarity on servant leadership: domain specification and reconceptualization

Servant leadership: A meta‐analytic examination of incremental contribution, moderation, and mediation

“…The premise of SL theory is that by first enabling the fulfilment of followers' personal ambitions, the achievement of long-term organizational objectives will follow. While the literature has struggled to reach a consensus on the precise definition and measurement of SL (Newman et al, 2017;VanMeter, Chonko, Grisaffe, & Goad, 2016), we adopt the definition recently advanced by Eva et al (2018), who argue that 'Servant leadership is an (1) otheroriented approach to leadership (2) manifested through one-on-one prioritizing of follower individual needs and interests, (3) and outward reorienting of their concern for self towards concern for other within the organization and the larger community ' (p. 4). This definition captures the essence of SL through three key features: motive (other-oriented), mode (focus on follower growth), and mindset (concern for the wider community).…”

The Effects of Servant Leadership on Parent Involvement

“…Previous research that focused on making a connection between servant leadership and parent involvement was not supported by the present study. Research has shown that servant leadership is positively related to improving relationships in the way of communication, involvement and empowerment of all parties (parents, teachers, and administrators) (Daly, 2009;Leavy, 2016;Leithwood, Mascall, Strauss, Sacks, Memon, & Yashkina, 2007, Melchar & Bosco, 2010Tonissen, 2015;Vanmeter et al, 2016); however, the present study did not find any relationship between administrator servant leadership and parent involvement (see Table 7 and Table 8). …”

“…Greenleaf (1977) clarified that the "servant-first" leader seeks to ensure the needs of others are met, in contrast to the "leader-first" leader who strives for power and possessions. Spears (1998) Brown & Gioia, 2002;Grissafe et al, 2016;VanMeter et al, 2016). The constructs of servant leadership according to Patterson (2003) include: agapao love, acts with humility, is altruistic, a visionary for followers, trusting, serving, and empowers followers.…”

“…Administrators and teachers have an opportunity to create not only a positive learning environment, but a culture more conducive to collaboration, learning, and efficiency than ever before (Daly, 2009;Kutash et al, 2010;Leavy, 2016;Leithwood, Mascall, Strauss, Sacks, Memon, & Yashkina, 2007, Melchar & Bosco, 2010Tonissen, 2015;Vanmeter et al, 2016). The problem statement from Chapter 1 points to the alienation between administrators, teachers, and parents while making a call for more collaboration through the lens of servant leadership.…”

“…Taylor, Martin and Johnson (2003) suggested that without servant leadership, change and innovation in educational systems would be arduous. The characteristics of servant leadership have been recognized for the positive impact it has on relationships, empowering others, and creating collaborative and highly successful environments (Daly, 2009;Leavy, 2016;Leithwood, Mascall, Strauss, Sacks, Memon, & Yashkina, 2007, Melchar & Bosco, 2010Tonissen, 2015;Vanmeter et al, 2016). For the purpose of this dissertation, schools are considered to be the organization and teachers are the employees.…”