As leaders, you often feel pressure to have all the answers to pave the way for others’ success. But is this always necessary or even beneficial?
As leaders, our instinct may be to take charge and ensure everything runs smoothly. But are we inadvertently stifling the growth and potential of our team by doing so?
A study by the University of Nebraska found that empowering leadership, which involves sharing power and giving employees autonomy, leads to higher levels of creativity, innovation, and job satisfaction.
As Lao Tzu wisely said, “When the best leader’s work is done, the people say, ‘We did it ourselves.'”
Perhaps it’s time to step back to create space for others to step up, to trust in their abilities, and to allow them the opportunity to lead. After all, we want to develop leaders and instill innovation and creativity in the organization, and the only way to do so is for all others to step up.
Like fishing, you are either prepared to do it for others all the time or you may take an opportunity and allow them to fish, too.
