by | Oct 8, 2025 | Data Lens

The Gen X Leader’s Evolution: From Command to Service

Not What We Expected

The Gen X Leader’s Journey From Command to Service

The Shifting Landscape of Leadership

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Command & Control

Leaders give orders, employees comply. Authority is based on position.

Transformational

Leaders inspire followers with a grand vision to drive change and innovation.

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Servant Leadership

Leaders serve the team, focusing on empathy, empowerment, and growth.

The HEART of a Servant Leader

H Hunger for Wisdom
E Expect the Best
A Accept Responsibility
R Respond with Courage
T Think Others First

Your First Steps: A 15-Minute Daily Exercise

1. Ask: Who did I serve today?

“List one action you took to remove a barrier or support a team member.”

2. Ask: How could I have served better?

“Reflect on what someone else needed in a tough moment.”

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