The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs Ep 289: Delegation is Not the Same as Empowerment
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Jun 4, 2025 Discover the crucial difference between delegation and empowerment in leadership. Learn how empowering others can transform them into leaders who motivate and inspire. A personal story about teaching a child to grill brings clarity to the distinction, emphasizing a culture of learning from mistakes. Uncover how true leadership goes beyond just assigning tasks, focusing instead on nurturing motivation and character.
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Delegation vs Empowerment Difference
- Delegation means giving tasks, while empowerment means giving authority and permission to lead.
- Empowerment allows others to act best toward advancing vision, even differently from you.
Assess Leader’s Character First
- Evaluate a potential leader's character before empowerment, focusing on trustworthiness.
- Ensure they are faithful, available, teachable, and hungry to grow and lead.
Character Trumps Skill
- Leaders with high skill but low character are dangerous, despite apparent success.
- High character combined with skill produces fruitful and trusted leaders.
