“What do I do if my team asks me a question and I don’t know the answer?” asked my coaching client, eager to learn how to be a more effective leader of her team.
I have heard this many times in my years of experience as a facilitator and coach. It’s rooted in the fear that many leaders feel of being viewed as weak, incompetent and unable to perform.
Recently, a heartfelt and unexpectedly complicated rescue mission unfolded on a busy Toronto sidewalk. Three baby sparrows had fallen from their nest, nestled high in a white pine tree and only one remained alive after being attacked by ants.
“I not only use all the brains I have, but all I can borrow” – Woodrow Wilson
Have you ever thought how fortunate you are to have team members, whose brains you can “borrow”? Are you using those brains effectively?
Delegation involves entrusting tasks to others and empowering them to contribute to the collective goals of the organization. Yet, its significance extends far beyond mere task distribution; it embodies a philosophy of leadership that fosters growth, development, and efficiency within teams.
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