Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy developed by Robert Greenleaf in the 1970s. It prioritizes people over profits. Servant leaders develop, empower and ensure the well-being of people in their organizations. This type of leadership is rooted in the idea that individual growth drives collective success. When servant leaders empower employees to grow, employees feel included and valued. As a result, they try their best to achieve organizational objectives. Servant leadership is a transformational leadership style. Transformational leadership inspires people to grow and innovate. On the other hand, transactional leadership incentivizes people to produce optimal outcomes through rewards, penalties and close supervision.