GREAT LEADERS DEVELOP MORE LEADERS, WEAK ONES REPLACE THEM
10 Ways Secure Leaders Differ from Insecure "Leaders" 1. Delegation Secure leaders delegate the desired results, not methods. When we delegate results, we are transferring responsibility for methods to those doing the work. When those doing the work determine the method, they take ownership in achieving the results. Since they’re responsible for methods and ultimately results, they are flexible and can change methods to effectively and efficiently achieve the desired results. Insecure "leaders" delegate methods in order to achieve the desired results. By doing so, they retain full responsibility for the results. When those doing the work are told what to do, they avoid ownership of the results. They are rigid and simply do as they’re told. As a result, whatever happens, happens. 2. Decision Making Secure leaders empower others by giving them the power to make decisions. The team members know they are responsible, but they also know the leader is there to support ...