Servant leadership is a concept that is interpreted in various ways and interpreted differently by many different people. Some believe that servant leadership is a philosophy in which some leaders believe by developing characteristics to follow this philosophy, while others believe that it is a set of leadership practices in which one needs to gain skills by practicing certain sets of rules. While these beliefs are justified and believed by many, Servant Leadership is truly a journey that an individual takes by first becoming a servant of the community and then becoming a leader, but a leader whose main priority is to serve humanity. The journey to becoming a Servant Leader also leads these individuals to acquire characteristics to become a successful leader. These characteristics include awareness, support, trust, accountability and genuineness. The primary purpose of a Servant Leader is to build community and serve humanity. This implies that a Servant Leader is supportive not only of their followers, but also of everyone around them. Along with this, a Servant Leader should have the ability to empower. Empowerment and being a support person go hand in hand. By supporting all ideas and suggestions from their followers and colleagues, Servant Leaders can create a positive environment where everyone feels welcomed and appreciated. This type of positive atmosphere allows for personal growth thanks to the feeling of empowerment that comes directly from the support. For example, if a team of employees gets together from time to time to find ways to improve their business, introverted employees will feel less comfortable expressing their thoughts than extroverted employees. If the leaders of the group...... middle of paper ......ator” test in which our personalities were analyzed through a series of questions. The test gave a very in-depth description which we brought to class the following week and we discussed the different personality types. I never realized how differently we think as individuals and why we all think a certain way. I feel like I have become more aware of myself and the way I think along with how some of my peers think. I will always think twice when dealing with certain individuals and will also be more cautious in how I treat them. With all these lessons and my definition of Servant Leadership, I hope to continue this journey throughout these four years and apply them to my career and thereafter. I hope to be a successful leader by applying these lessons for the rest of my life as I serve my community, my colleagues, and humanity as a whole.