<P> Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy . Traditional leadership generally involves the exercise of power by one at the `` top of the pyramid . '' By comparison , the servant - leader shares power , puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible . Servant leadership turns the power pyramid upside down ; instead of the people working to serve the leader , the leader exists to serve the people . When leaders shift their mindset and serve first , they unlock purpose and ingenuity in those around them , resulting in higher performance and engaged , fulfilled employees . </P>
the leadership approach that defines the leaders role as serving the needs of others is called
Servant leadership