2 Kinds of Leadership

Hierarchical (Authoritarian) Leadership	Shepherding (Christ-like) Leadership
"Over" others.	"Among" others.
Control others.	Respect others.
Elite.	Common.
Exclusive.	Inclusive.
Top down.	Bottom up.
Oppressive.	Liberating.
Based on position, rank, status, honorific titles.	Based on godly character.
Measured by prominence, external power and political influence.	Measured by humility and servitude.
Exploits their position to rule over others as "the older."	Shuns special reverence; regard themselves as "the younger."
Operates on a political chain-of-command social structure.	Flows from childlike meekness and sacrificial service.
Plants the fear of man.	Causes awe, wonder and freedom.

Reference: 

1. Shepherding Sheep (Mt 20:25-28).
2. Two Kinds of Shepherding.

Some Quotes for Reflection

Pride: "The more pride we have, the more other people's pride irritates us." C.S. Lewis

Love (not force): "The tremendous truth of Christianity is that the coercion of God is not of force but of love. God chose the dangerous way of love (not force or coercion), and love in the end will triumph." William Barclay

Rom 12:9: "Love must be without hypocrisy" (HCSB). "Let love be genuine" (ESV). "Love must be sincere" (NIV). "Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them" (NLT). "Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it" (MSG). "Let love be without dissimulation [deception]" (KJV).