Nehemiah the Israelite leader exhibits many traits of a servant leader in the biblical book Nehemiah. Nehemiah sets out on a quest to rebuild the city of Jerusalem and the wall that surrounds his beloved home. During this time, he encounters many obstacles and will overcome all obstacles that come before him. This article will provide an analysis of two important events, the construction of the wall around Jerusalem and the organization of Jerusalem residents to rebuild the city. The analysis will define two leadership models and provide specific examples for each model that will be presented; Servant leadership and transformational leadership and the behaviors to adopt if you intend to be a servant leader. Nehemiah the organizational geniusNehemiah's gift for public speaking evokes the displaced people of Jerusalem, to realize the city's potential. Nehemiah provides decisive answers to the problems he will face, and his selfless behavior is for the good of Jerusalem. Nehemiah's knowledge of coordinating construction projects and, at the same time, managing opposition on many fronts, shows the organizational skills he possesses. The first event is the building of the wall in the book of Nehemiah, this passage describes how the people of Jerusalem came together to rebuild the wall. Nehemiah aligns people by knowing certain skills of individuals and using those skills to participate in construction. Nehemiah is able to organize and motivate skilled artisans to work alongside ordinary workers, which shows the level of commitment Nehemiah was able to obtain from the people. Additionally, Nehemiah assigns family projects just outside their home, sending the message that teamwork will succeed in our commitment. By organizing and s...... middle of paper ......csr, I now have the knowledge and belief that servant leadership can be implemented and yields rewards for the team, the company and myself. The most important task I can do is to be a good steward of the servant leadership model, seek out the opportunity to speak out about the benefits, and take steps to use the model when possible. The story of Nehemiah defines two modern theories: Servant Leadership and Transformational Leadership, the examples and research provide specific examples of how to use the models in daily life. Works CitedBass, B.M. (1990). From transactional leadership to transformational leadership, Syllabus article. Burns, J. M. (1978). Direction. New York: Harper & Row. Greenleaf, R. K. (2002). Essential Elements of Servant Leadership. Kotter John P. (2001). What leaders actually do. Harvard Business Review, program article.