September 2008

“EMPOWERMENT”

The word empowerment is used all the time, but how many of us truly “Empower” the people around us?  Or do we just expect them to do what we say?  Or when they ask us for help or clarification with something we respond with, “just give it to me, I’ll do it”, rather than turning their question into a learning moment?

Regardless of our position and experience, there are always people that can do things better than we can, so get out of their way and allow them to succeed.  And remember, there are hundreds of ways to do most things and our way isn’t necessarily the best way.