Building Teams (and Failing Forward)

Maxwell's twelfth Irrefutable Law: "Only secure leaders give power to others." Empowerment is delegation done right: select the best person for each job; explain the duties, expectations, and goals; show how the job fits the big picture and why it matters; make sure he has the resources; give responsibility and the authority to carry it out; communicate frequently without watching over his shoulder; praise frequently. Insecure leaders hoard authority. Secure leaders give it away on purpose.