The ABCs of Servant Leader by Bhaktimarga Swami

In preparation for an upcoming leaders’ meeting, I have compiled a poem on the topic. Here it is:

THE ABCs of SERVANT LEADER

The ideal good leader
Is never a browbeater
But who empowers, encourages
Sees that everything flourishes

Such a person is observant
Having the virtues of a servant

I have my personal quality list

Hoping there’s nothing missed

Here is my list – the ABCs

In groups of triple threes

Let us analyze them

Each I see as a gem

A servant leader is ACCESSIBLE
Being present and available
Also being very ACCOUNTABLE
And accepts being putdownable

Such a soul is very ACTIVE
And hence, is so attractive
Not lazy, but very busy
And never has a tizzy

From section B, one is BENEVOLENT
Generous and giving is most evident

One should be like a BODYGUARD

And protect like some diehard

One should be a team BUILDER
And go for numbers that bewilder
For growth, expansion that’s measurable
Bring to the heart what’s pleasurable

From section C, one is a COMMANDER

Decisions – assertive, do not meander

The ability to be a COMMUNICATOR

To listening and empathy we cater

Finally, it is essential to be CREATIVE
Dream and be very innovative
Visionaries create a path for all
Do something great and not small

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