EMPOWERING VS. DOING
In recent talks with my CEO clients, we’ve discussed the urge to take over tasks yourself—but should you? True leadership is about empowering others. Before jumping in, ask yourself: SHOULD I REALLY BE DOING THIS, or would it be better to guide your staff to do it with excellence so you don’t have to in the future?
CONTROL OR GROWTH?
Jumping in to handle tasks may seem like a quick fix, but it stunts team growth. Will Guidara, in Unreasonable Hospitality, reminds us that allowing employees to own their work—even with mistakes—helps them grow. John Maxwell’s Law of Empowerment says, “only secure leaders give power to others.” And as Craig Groeschel, host of the top-ranked Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, says, “YOU CAN HAVE CONTROL, OR YOU CAN HAVE GROWTH, BUT YOU CAN’T HAVE BOTH.”
LEADING BY EMPOWERING
When you empower your team to take ownership of their tasks, you foster growth, build confidence, and strengthen the team dynamic. As you focus on setting vision and inspiring the team, you’re enabling them to excel. Keep your focus on empowering the team, because IF YOU’RE DOING THEIR JOB, WHO IS LEADING?
CREATING A CULTURE OF GROWTH
Take a moment to identify where you’re still doing tasks that could be delegated. Investing time upfront to guide your team pays off—once they’ve mastered it, they’ll thrive on their own! In the long run, you’re not just solving problems—YOU’RE CREATING A CULTURE OF GROWTH, OWNERSHIP, AND UNSTOPPABLE MOMENTUM.
