Does leadership fit you

Does Leadership Fit Who You Are?
When you think about leadership, what comes to mind? Many of us have heard the term "servant leadership," but what does that really mean? I've seen countless leaders asked, "What type of leader are you?" and the most common response is, "I am a servant leader." Unfortunately, I've also met many who claim this title but are far from embodying what a servant leader truly is.
So, let's take a moment to define what servant leadership really means. To do this, we can look to the Bible. Whether or not you agree with its teachings, it offers a powerful example of servant leadership in the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus took a three-year, non-stop journey across all corners of the region, introducing the Kingdom of God. His assignment was arguably more demanding than anything we face today. Yet, throughout the scriptures, we see Jesus taking time to stop, talk, listen, and help those in need—often those outside what we might call his "target audience."
Consider the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. In a society where she was marginalized, Jesus took time to listen to her, speak with her, and offer her something no one else could: living water. He didn't do this for recognition or to bolster his reputation; he did it because that was who he was—a servant leader, in the truest sense. This is the essence of servant leadership: taking time with others, not to showcase our own achievements, but to genuinely help people get where they need to be.
The leaders I've truly enjoyed working for are those who embody this kind of leadership. They stop, they listen, they help—not because it makes them look good, but because they are committed to the growth and well-being of others. On the other hand, those who claim to be servant leaders but are more focused on how they appear are what I call "me monsters." It's all about them, their image, and their accolades.
So, if you consider yourself a servant leader, I challenge you to ask yourself: Are you taking time with others to listen, talk, and help, not for the sake of recognition, but to genuinely assist them in their journey? Servant leadership isn’t about making sure the spotlight shines on you; it’s about helping others shine, even if that means you stay in the shadows.
True servant leadership is a reflection of who you are, not just a title you claim. The question is, does leadership fit who you are?