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[Jim Ticehurst Contribution Level: 4]

When I first read that phrase on here "A servants Heart" I was really impressed by the sound of it, now I am not so sure.
Could some one please explain to me the meaning of it? The way that I see it is this (used in the context to which we are applying it) A servant supplies a service for which he (or she) is paid. Period. Whereas a Master gives instructions for which he is not paid. So what is so great about the Servants role in this scenario? I appreciate that I may be missing something here, so please enlighten me, regards Nemo.

[Steve Rodgers Contribution Level: 3]

My interpretation has always been giving without the expectation of receiving.

To take it a step further, as it applies to mentoring your people, sometimes you'll realize that a team member may be working very hard, but not seeing results. This is where you have to take it upon yourself to personally tend to this person to help them turn their effort into success.

Don't drag people around, but cultivate the ones who work for it.

Say for instance, a new team member has taken all of the steps you've outlined for them to get started quickly, then they call you and ask you about PPC advertising. Point them to the most reliable education course you can think of. When they do and call you to tell you've they've completed the course, personally walk them through an action plan in setting up their advertising.

When you've got people who are working hard for you (indirectly), do all you can to assist them to victory. They'll follow you for life when they know you'll never let them fall on their face.

On the other hand, stand your ground when a team member suggests a shady approach to building their business. Warn them of short sighted strategies and be clear that you won't support an unrecommended course of action.

[debbie grayson Contribution Level: 1]

this is just a test!!!

[JonMarc Wright Company: Usana Health Sciences, Inc. Contribution Level: 3]

A servant was traditionally at the service of the master, not the other way around. And masters were not traditionally servants nor servant-like. Servants were not paid, at least not paid well at all. They were expected to care for their masters, anticipate things their masters needed, and be ready to jump at their master's whim without question, without thought, without regard to their own situation or well being.

Traditionally, Masters lived for themselves, and Servants lived for their Masters. So to have a servant's heart in spite of being in the position of the one having the power, knowledge or guidance means that you maintain that attitude of doing things for the people "below" you. As Steve said, it is a variation of the "Give without want" concept.

jM

[Connie Loeschen Contribution Level: 3]

What is so puzzling to you???
Servant: a person in the service of another
Heart: the center of the total personality, esp. with reference to intuition, feeling, or emotion
Capeesh???
Connie Loeschen

[William Nissen Company: ViSalus Sciences Contribution Level: 5]

A servant in this context was not a paid servant, but one of choice serving a master. The phrase has been used to communicate help without an agenda, unfortunately, that's not always the case.

Bill

[Richard Goutal Contribution Level: 2]

The phrase, I suspect, comes from those who have elaborated on the story of Jesus and Peter, where Jesus washes the feet of his disciples [servants/followers].

From the Bible: When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

The concept was specific but easily carries to business, communication, family life, and many other venues of human interaction. Or check Bob Berg's book, The Go Giver. An allegorical, non religious slant of the same principle as applied to business.

[Ben Fitts Company: SendOutCards Contribution Level: 3]

Here's an example of a "Servant's Heart".

You focus on your team and helping them.

Another example would be providing tools, websites, and training for your team for free. You aren't focused on making as much money as you can but instead are focused on HELPING as many people as you can.

See the other thread about "MLM residual income" where I slam the author for saying he's found a great way to make more money is by selling tools to his team. That guy does NOT have a servant's heart.

[Kevin Brake Contribution Level: 3]

From Merriam Websters Online Dictionary, Servant: one that serves others <a public servant> From WordNet Heart
1: the locus of feelings and intuitions; "in your heart you know it is true"; "her story would melt your bosom" [syn: {bosom}]

From the meaning of these two words "servants heart" Used in reference of serving others from the "heart," to indicate a whole souled devotion, or completeness of intention. That would be my interpretation of the use of the words.

In the Bible, Jesus, a Great Teacher and Mentor, washed the feet of his disciples in a display of total humbleness, without want. This is a great example of having a "servants heart."

In Network Marketing, having a "servants heart" would be helping others get what they want, regardless if they join you in your business or not. To give without agenda.

Just My Two Cents,
Kevin P. Brake

[Dianne Humphries Contribution Level: 3]

"Mentor With A Servant's Heart" is a phrase that has been adopted by a man who is the Mentor of a great group of people that only want to serve others and do not expect anything in return. There are quite a few of us here on the Network. I happen to belong to the group.

If you look at the other explanations above, there is no need to re-write what has already been written above. It is plain and simple.

I want to help you without expecting anything in return. How many other Network Marketers can say that?

If you would like to find out more, contact me. I would love to be your "servant."