Which of the following statements describes a servant leader?

A servant leader is defined in SAFe® as someone who prioritizes the growth, well-being, and development of their team over personal or organizational agendas. Rather than exercising authority or control, servant leaders empower, support, and enable their teams to achieve autonomy and high performance.

Scrum Masters and Team Coaches embody this leadership style by removing impediments, fostering collaboration, and promoting a safe environment for experimentation and learning. The servant leader’s goal is to help the team reach its full potential, not to command or direct.

From SAFe guidance:

“Servant leaders focus on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong. They put the needs of others first and help people develop and perform as highly as possible.”

Therefore, the correct answer is A. A leader that prioritizes the needs and growth of the team over their own priorities.