If you are leading a team of any kind, you have experienced the increased potential when you begin to empower others. In addition to the obvious benefits, empowerment creates a special environment in three keys ways.
- Energy. When you empower a team, you increase the overall energy level. People become engaged.
- Excitement. When you empower a team, you increase the excitement level. More people become interested in where the team will take them. The team members become excited about the future.
- Personal Investment. When you empower someone they feel more responsible for the outcome. Their commitment level increase, and they become personally invested in achieving the goals.
Take advantage of the momentum you create from this environment. Evaluate where you need to expand the empowerment for your team.
Also, if you have not yet scheduled your year end reflection and planning session, get it on your calendar. Find the time to invest in yourself.