Feelings Quote by Robert K. Greenleaf
“The servant leader is servant first. It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Servant Leadership by Robert K. Greenleaf, 1977
Leadership rooted in humility, where the leader’s primary drive is to serve others before self.
In simple terms: Leaders should put service first.
Key Takeaway
Lead by serving.
Themes
leadership
humility
service
empowerment
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- team management
- community projects
- nonprofit work
- customer service
Key Concepts
Servant leadership
ethical leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you demonstrate service in your current role?
- What obstacles prevent you from putting others first?
A Different Perspective
May struggle when organizational culture rewards self‑promotion.
