Provide a 150 word response to the below discussion question answer in apa format with in-text citations and references: Listening and empathy are the most important principles of servant leadership in promoting respect for diversity and multiculturalism (Greenleaf, Senge, Covey, & Spears, 2002; Rentfrow, 2007; Root, n.d.).

Provide a 150 word response to the below discussion question answer in apa format with in-text citations and references: Listening and empathy are the most important principles of servant leadership in promoting respect for diversity and multiculturalism (Greenleaf, Senge, Covey, & Spears, 2002; Rentfrow, 2007; Root, n.d.).   Diverse groups of people may have differing frames of reference based on their individual cultures, race, religion, sex, education, and socio economic backgrounds.  By listening and showing an earnest attempt to understand the frame of reference followers base interactions on, servant leaders provide support, and facilitate building trust (Greenleaf et al., 2002; Rentfrow, 2007; Root, n.d.).  Through empathy, or acceptance of individual difference, servant leaders place value on the person. Followers are not just numbers; they are valued as individuals, which encourages new ideas, and greater commitment and engagement (Greenleaf et al., 2002; Rentfrow, 2007; Root, n.d.).I had the opportunity to partake in a leadership course focused on diversity and inclusion.  We were a group of twenty business and government leaders from the Charlotte area comprised of diverse backgrounds.  The most difficult concept for the group to grasp was acceptance of other group member’s frame of reference.   This extended within stereotypical cultural divisions.  African American member differed on self-identification as “Black” or “African American”.  The Latin American members differed on “Latino” or “Hispanic”.  Individual frames of reference based on age, and socio economic backgrounds shaped self-identification.  I identify as American Indian. Younger members of my tribe call themselves “natives”.  This was very difficult for some members of the group to accept and understand.  There is a desire to place people in categories, and expect their behavior to be reflective of the label.  I see it daily at work, and in the community. All people from Central and South American are labeled as Mexican.  In our group, we had Latinos from Mexico, Columbia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.  They all had differing experiences and views on what it meant to live and work in the United States.  Once the group learned to listen and accept each other as individuals, we accomplish great things through our commitment to each other and the group.  Think about Greenleaf\’s principles of servant leadership and what you have learned about the biblical foundation of servant leadership. Identify specific principles of servant leadership that, when employed effectively, can proliferate respect for multiculturalism and diversity within the organizations and communities they serve? Provide specific examples to illustrate your ideas.