iLife for Success
May 17, 2013
Life is about adjustments, renewal, and reminders. Sometimes a change of thought can change the entire day.
Maybe these simple words can do just that.
I am – the discovery of God’s plan and purpose for my life
I think – the discretionary power to discern truth from fact
I know – the power to understand
I feel – the power to assess and control emotions
I wonder – the power of understanding God’s amazing ways
I see – the power of faith, imagination, and knowledge
I believe – the power of agreeing with God and His word
I can – the power to act and the skill to accomplish
I ought – the power of conviction and resolve
I will – the power of right choices
I serve – the power of giving self to the devoted cause of others
I am sure you can embellish this list.
Your thoughts and comments are appreciated and solicited
Empowering Others
May 9, 2013
“Empowering” is a current buzz word and is a prime topic in the blog world. Well that should not stop any of us from making a contribution on the subject.
Most teachers find it helpful and necessary to define their topic. Empowering is defined as; to give power or authority, to authorize, to enable or permit.
I have been a leader, manager, teacher, or instructor most of my life. My greatest satisfaction is sharing my life in order to improve or instruct others. The greatest satisfaction of most teachers is when others take what they have been taught and inculcates it into their lives.
Empowering takes on many different looks and styles and people can be empowered through a variety of ways. This includes a meaningful conversation, a story, a video, etc.
Empowerment occurs when others under our leadership are inspired to take a new course of action or be rejuvenated with new passion to continue their course or journey. Empowerment also occurs when a new skill is learned or someone receives new or additional authority. This type of empowerment provides the opportunity for young leaders the opportunity to expand their leadership capacity.
Here are a few ways that we can possibly empower others.
1. Coach rather than teach
A few years ago the main strategy for mentoring and counseling others was to give them your best advice. In the last few years we have come to realize there is a better method. This new style of training has been reinforced from leaders in the coaching industry. Effective coaches have taught us to coach others into discovering what’s inside of them, rather than to tell them what’s inside us. This method has proven to be both efficient and effective in empowering others.
2. Give responsibility
Some might define this as delegation. I am using the word responsibility for those ready to be further developed in leadership but not prepared for permanent delegation. In other words when we give young or undeveloped leaders temporary responsibility it sets them up for success and empowerment.
3. Relinquish Leadership 
In the last few years I have searched for numerous opportunities to relinquish leadership. The growth of our organization has forced our team and myself to relinquish leadership over several key areas. The amazing thing is that most departments improved under the new leaders and the entire organization has became stronger. This was a direct result of young leaders being empowered and released to use and expand their leadership abilities.
4. Be inspiring
All leaders need inspiration. Even self-led leaders. As the Senior Leader of our organization I am continually seeking and searching for relevant means and methods to inspire our team. I have found that when you are inspiring you are empowering!
These are just a few ways to empower others. I am sure you could add several great ideas to this list.
I would love to hear from you.
Your comments are solicited and appreciated.
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