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The theory of servant leadership has been identified as a paradox; can a person successfully be both a servant and a leader? Why or why not?

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A person can definitely be both a servant and a leader; this is due to the fact that it is quite possible for an individual to actually serve within leadership. This is due to the fact that a leader can actually lead others to a higher level of self-development through the leadership model for example ...

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