Servant Leadership

Taking ORGL 530 reinforced my belief that leadership is not about authority but more about empowering and developing others. The course deepened my understanding of how active listening and empathy are not just soft skills but strategic leadership tools that drive engagement and innovation. I now apply these skills by ensuring that every team member feels heard and valued, creating a culture of psychological safety where people can openly share their challenges and ideas. Additionally, my role requires breaking down organizational silos and fostering collaboration, and this course has given me a framework for mentorship and teamwork that I now use to build stronger, cross-functional relationships. By integrating these servant leadership principles, I can better support my team’s professional growth while ensuring the organization benefits from a more engaged and high-performing workforce.

My Film Critique Paper demonstrates my deep understanding of servant leadership by analyzing the transformation of Dr. Blalock and Vivien Thomas in Something the Lord Made through the lens of Brian Hall’s human development theory. The paper highlights the shift from authoritarian leadership to collaborative mentorship, reflecting a key lesson from ORGL 530: that servant-leaders listen, support, and empower others to foster growth and innovation. It also emphasizes foresight and stewardship, showing how true servant-leaders create lasting impact beyond their immediate teams. This analysis reinforced my learning that leadership is not about authority but about mentorship, collaboration, and serving the greater good – principles I now apply in my own leadership by cultivating trust, fostering cross-functional teamwork, and championing professional development initiatives within my organization.