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What is one trait of a servant leader?
Suggested Answer: C
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Corinne
11 months ago
A sounds good, but can you really persuade everyone?
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Aliza
11 months ago
Servant leaders should empower, not just solve problems.
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Lorita
11 months ago
Wait, isn't deflecting info a bad thing?
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Alise
11 months ago
I think D is more accurate, though.
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Ernest
12 months ago
A is definitely the right choice!
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Antonio
12 months ago
I’m confused because D sounds like it could be a trait too, but I think servant leaders should encourage problem-solving within the team, not just solve problems for them.
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Domonique
12 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and I think the answer was about supporting the team rather than just directing them. So, A could be it.
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Madonna
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about servant leaders being more about collaboration. A seems to fit that idea.
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Shawna
1 year ago
I think servant leaders focus on empowering their team, so maybe A is the right choice since it mentions persuading rather than using authority.
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Quentin
1 year ago
I remember learning about servant leadership in class. I think the main idea is that the leader serves the team, rather than the other way around. Based on that, I'd say A is the best choice here.
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Altha
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. A servant leader is supposed to empower and support their team, not control them. So I'm pretty sure the right answer is A - persuading rather than using authority.
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Odelia
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The options seem to cover a range of leadership styles, but I'm not totally confident which one best describes a servant leader. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Ciara
1 year ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key trait of a servant leader is persuading rather than using authority, so I'll go with option A.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
Hmm, this one's tough. But I think A is the way to go - persuasion over authority is a key trait of a servant leader. Not a fan of the 'solve all the problems' approach either.
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Jesse
1 year ago
D is tempting, but a true servant leader should be helping the team solve their own problems, not just taking care of it all themselves. Gotta go with A on this one.
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Fallon
1 year ago
B) Deflects information that could change the team's work
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Flo
1 year ago
I agree, a servant leader should empower the team to make decisions.
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Paz
1 year ago
A) Persuades rather than using authority
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Lera
1 year ago
Haha, C is a classic 'not a servant leader' move. Micromanaging the team's activities? No way, that's the opposite of what a servant leader does.
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Jacklyn
1 year ago
Haha, C is a classic 'not a servant leader' move. Micromanaging the team's activities? No way, that's the opposite of what a servant leader does.
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Kaitlyn
1 year ago
B) Deflects information that could change the team's work
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Daron
1 year ago
A) Persuades rather than using authority
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Burma
2 years ago
I'm going with B. Deflecting information that could change the team's work just doesn't sound like something a servant leader would do. They should be open and transparent.
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Hester
1 year ago
Deflecting information goes against the idea of serving others first.
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Demetra
1 year ago
I agree, a servant leader should be transparent and open with their team.
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Elina
2 years ago
Option A definitely seems like the right choice here. A servant leader is all about empowering and inspiring the team, not imposing their authority.
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Tamar
2 years ago
I agree with Cecilia. Servant leaders should focus on influencing and guiding, rather than just giving orders.
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Cecilia
2 years ago
I think a servant leader should definitely persuade rather than use authority. It's important to inspire and motivate the team.
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Mireya
2 years ago
A) Persuades rather than using authority