Servant Leadership and Strategic Employee Engagement: Incarnational Leadership for Enhanced Workforce Commitment

The contemporary organizational landscape faces persistent challenges in fostering employee engagement, requiring innovative leadership approaches. This study explores the Incarnation model of servant leadership, emphasizing empathy, humility, and service as key principles to address these issues. The objective is to investigate how this model enhances strategic employee engagement by integrating ethical leadership practices with trust-building, psychological safety, and proactive organizational strategies. Using a qualitative, literature review-based methodology, the research synthesizes insights from recent peer-reviewed studies to evaluate the effectiveness of servant leadership principles in diverse contexts. Key findings highlight that the Incarnation model fosters employee well-being, engagement, and trust while addressing gaps in traditional leadership approaches. Practical implications include recommendations for open communication, mentorship, and ethics training, aligned with organizational and spiritual values. This research contributes to leadership theory by offering actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners to cultivate resilient and engaged teams in modern workplaces.