The Empowerment Principle

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Insider's Link to Productivity Newsletter February 2011

When we compare the role of a manager with that of a leader, we see that a manager provides structure, stability, and organization, whereas, truly effective leaders also provide the inspiration, influence, and atmosphere for the growth of creativity, innovation, and self-motivation. This distinction delineates the difference between a high-performing culture and one that merely survives.

As managers grow into leaders, they must empower others to reach their untapped potential. To do this effectively, leaders must take risks, let go, and develop communication processes that foster accountability.

McGhee consultants understand this dynamic and can provide leaders with the right programs and services to help them develop the organizational cultures that will drive business results.

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The Empowerment Principle

Posted on an internet forum, I noticed a thought provoking question: “What leadership skills would you most like to improve?” As I read through the responses — from developing listening skills to strategy assessment — one response caught my eye. A simple, yet profound statement: “I would like to improve my ability to empower others.”

Many of the greatest leaders in history have had the ability to find untapped potential in people and then empower them to do great things. Abraham Lincoln, for example, transformed the future of the nation by adopting the principles of empowerment.

Did you know that during the U.S. Civil War many officials had requested that Ulysses S. Grant be replaced with a new commander? It was President Lincoln who instead chose to empower Grant to rise to the occasion, supporting his decisions and values fighting towards a common goal. As we know, Grant was successful in his mission and went on to become the 18th President of the United States.

The truth is this; employees understand their jobs. They know their tasks, roles, and functions within the organization. Creating an empowered state takes more than just telling employees, “You are empowered to make decisions.” As leader, you can only do so much. It isn’t possible for a leader to empower someone to be accountable and make good decisions — people have to do it themselves. It is the leader’s responsibility to encourage and support the decision-making environment and create the opportunity for others to be empowered. Continue reading article

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