Captain D. Michael Abrashoff said, “If all you give are orders, then all you’ll get are order-takers.” Leaders give power to those they lead, and then hold them accountable for using that power appropriately.
Empowering your people will help them grow. Empowering your people will also help you grow in many ways. You will grow your leadership. you will grow your influence, you will grow your ability to achieve your personal goals.
There is no reason not to teach, coach, and empower others. But it is easy to overlook the benefit when you focus on results, instead of focusing on process. Challenge yourself to challenge others.
Abraham Lincoln said, “My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.”