When to use it
Use it as a guiding philosophy, especially when leading through influence rather than authority.
How to apply it
- Ask team members what they need from you to do their best work.
- Listen first before giving your view.
- Remove obstacles that slow the team down.
- Invest time in each person's development.
- Judge your success by how the people you serve are growing.
Tip: Serving people does not mean avoiding hard decisions or never saying no.