Good Leader or Lazy Employees?
As usual, I write when something tickles me. A few days ago, I joined a project where there was a manager and several employees. I observed that the manager took on all the tasks he could have delegated. The result? He was exhausted and overworked.
What about the employees? They proudly said, “Our manager is a good leader, not a boss!”
WOW!!
I asked them, “Why didn’t you ask the director, ‘What can I help with?’”
Silence.
Maybe they were tired. Or maybe… they just lacked initiative? I pressed further:
“Do you even know how to do what the manager is doing? If he’s not around, who will step up? Don’t you want to grow and take on bigger responsibilities?”
“Now, imagine being in his position, how long would you want to do everything yourself while you have a team that could be empowered?”
Is someone automatically a good leader just because they’re nice and don’t give you work? What about their role in developing their team? If, after years, their employees haven’t progressed beyond just doing what they’re told, can we still call that leadership?
For the manager: Leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself, it’s about empowering your team. Trust them, delegate, and give them the opportunity to grow. A great leader doesn’t just ‘do’, they teach, guide, and empower.
For the employees: If you want to grow, step up. Offer help, take initiative, and challenge yourself to do more than just what’s assigned to you.
“Great leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders.” -Tom Peters
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