Law of Empowerment
INTRODUCTION:
"The main ingredient for empowering others is a high belief in people. If you believe in others, they will believe in themselves".
Starting with the Ford's story, we are shown by the author the consequences of not obeying this law. In his words about Henry Ford, he said, "Rather than identifying leaders; building them up; giving them resources, authority and responsibility; and then turning them loose to achieve, they alternately encourage and undermined their best people".
He made his point known when he said that, "if leaders wants to be successful, they have to be willing to empower others". And warned of the consequences of keeping others down as you will have to go down with them and might lose the power to lift self or others up.
As usual, he lifted few factors but this time were barriers to empowerment; like he said, "leading well is not about enriching yourself - it's about empowering others". The barrier as listed by the author are as follows;
Desire for job security.
Resistance to change.
Lack of self worth.
After explaining these, he went on to clarify with the story of Abraham Lincoln whom he called. "The president of empowerment".
"The truth is that empowerment is powerful - not only for the person being developed but also for the mentor. Enlarging others makes you large" says the author. Concluding, he said that the impact of the law of empowerment is an impact you can experience as a leader as long as you are willing to believe in people and give your power away.
LESSONS:
1. Always try to empower people you meet everyday. You could start with a number and grow into being a president of empowerment.
2. You must have values - you can't give what you don't have.
3. Read 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell...law 12.
Have a wonderful sunday and God bless you as you SHIINE...
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