“Empowerment is all about ‘releasing’ the potential of others – investing in their growth so that they are able to perform effectively and joyfully according to their unique gifts and calling.” From the DeVos Urban Leadership curriculum
“Leaders instill in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders empower people to accomplish their goals.”
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If you think of the people you lead (at home, at work, in school, etc.), who is one person you can invest in this week? What does success look like for them? How can you instill that in them?
Empowering people involves including them in the process. Take a few minutes to ask them them about the above. Here are some questions to use:
What are your goals (personal and professional)? How can I walk with you in this?
Take a minute to think and pray about this person and lead as an empowering leader! Watch to see what God does!