Servant leadership is a philosophy where leaders focus on serving their followers by putting their needs first and helping them develop and perform at their best potential rather than focusing on personal gain or power. A servant leader shares decision-making power, prioritizes the needs of others, helps people improve their skills, is willing to learn from others, and does not seek rewards or advancement for themselves. Real-life examples of servant leaders include Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, and Mahatma Gandhi who fought for justice, peace, equality, and helping the poor and oppressed.