Servant Leadership in Consumer-Driven Health Care
Multiple leadership theories are applicable to health care leaders. The servant leadership model is a current theory that is endorsed by many health care leaders who see health care as a consumer-driven market.
Leaders take a different role and assume a different attitude when endorsing servant leadership.
First, think about how a person might incorporate their strengths into leading a diverse workforce while embracing the concept of servant leadership.
• How does servant-leader philosophy differ in a consumer-driven health care organization, in comparison to the traditional doctor-patient, problem-focused philosophy?
• What, in your estimation, is a good example of servant leadership in action and why? (use a credible source)
• Would servant leadership fit with transformational leadership strengths and styles?