qualities of a good leader .The ability to distinguish between authority and responsibility demonstrates one aspect regarding the importance of leadership; another is when leaders delegate and employees feel empowered.
Employees appreciate having the authority to make decisions and when leaders empower effectively, they demonstrate trust, share responsibility, and make clear that personal growth is important.
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Enough Time in the Day
Are you always pressed for time?
Are you getting the most from your staff?
Could you accomplish more by doing less?
Are you willing to empower employees in order to free up your time?
Top 10 Ways to Empower Your Staff
Set the example; in every area. Your team will follow if you lead.
Delegate and empower others. Everyone learns best by doing.
Create enough space for individuals to make mistakes and grow. Step in only when safety is a concern or a potential gross misuse of resources.
Teach others to accept responsibility, but develop trust by maintaining overall responsibility.
Focus on training your team; individually and collectively.
Use daily situations to coach and develop others. Convert mistakes into lessons learned and coaching opportunities.
Communicate, communicate, communicate; and do so clearly.
Continually move towards creating a positive work environment.
Apply the golden (platinum) rule; treat others as you (they) want to be treated, and the rest will come easily.
Treat others with respect and dignity first; it will be returned beyond expectation.
Give serious thought and effort toward empowering your team. You'll have more time and accomplish more by doing less.
The rewards are beyond expectations!
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