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More FREEDOM as you climb?

Well I’ve never seen it to be true.

In many organizations, as you move up the ladder, you may even find that the amount of responsibility you take on increase faster than the amount of authority you receive. I remember when I took my first area management position to run firstly 3 pub hotels in central London, which swiftly increased to 6, then 12 and all without any further increase in my authority or any increase in my support team. I had the title, and I had the power. But the weight of the additional responsibilities meant that something had to give. No way would I get more supporting resources… more authority.

The solution. GIVE POWER AWAY!

Seriously. It’s called the Law of Empowerment.

It’s like playing golf. At some point you need to learn that the club is there to do a job. When you let the club do its job… great shots are almost effortless… and they go further… and with better direction. The tighter you grip the shaft the worse it is.

The same is true if you hold a dogs leash too tight.

Pull back on the horse’s reins and the horse will go faster? No, it will slow down.

Empower your people. They will take a load off you… if you give them your power.

#6 The Potential Myth