Thanks for sharing - reading this reminds me a lot of what a scrum master does (or at least should do) for a team of developers. I've experienced first hand wh

Thanks for sharing - reading this reminds me a lot of what a scrum master does (or at least should do) for a team of developers. I've experienced first hand what it's like to work for someone you could call a "servant leader" and also someone who's autocratic to the core. "Situational contexts are not considered." I don't believe their is a one size fits all leadership philosophy. Different situations demand different approaches, and some people respond better to more "active" leadership. Being able to effectively self-manage under a servant leader requires a certain level of maturity and confidence that isn't always present in people. Actually being able to bring these qualities out in people who don't naturally exhibit them is a real challenge, and depending on the individual, sadly, can be very difficult to achieve. If you're lucky enough to work under someone who's responsibility it is to make you better (i.e. a wise and experienced mentor), make sure you grab the opportunity with both hands and learn as much as you can in the time you have together.