Saturday, May 7, 2011

I'm Out of Control


Who Has the Power



How About You

I'd love to hear from you.

No Excuses.

pic courtesy of Life Skills Authorities


  1. Hi Jay, I couldn't agree with you more on the struggle to properly inform and empower a team. This is so critical for the team to have so they trust their leadership and work hard without question to deliver. I try to treat each member of my team with honesty and respect I would want to receive. I believe in setting as clear of expectations as possilbe and asking patience when I don't have the answer or the information to find a resolution. I would love hear how you empower your team.

  2. Thanks Marlo. I'm a big believer in not micromanaging. If I show my team that I trust them, they are free to take risks and (sometimes fail), but that's okay. Most of the time they do amazing work. For me, work is all about the relationships, not just a task list.

  3. Great Thought! I find that involving my team in the decision making process and empowering them to take lead roles helps reassure their valued place at the table. Nothing is more important than trust. We tend to get side tracked when egos and insecurity override our grander goals.

    Thank You! - Dave