Recently, I had a conversation with a CEO client who expressed concern about involving the whole team in providing input. His intentions were good—he wanted to keep them focused on their primary responsibilities.

But the flipside to that is when you don’t involve your team, you risk missing out on innovative ideas, eroding trust, and stalling growth. Every great leader needs to find the balance between control and collaboration.

HERE ARE 3 SIGNS YOU MIGHT NEED TO INVOLVE YOUR TEAM MORE:

1. YOUR TEAM RELIES ON YOU FOR EVERY DECISION.

2. YOU STRUGGLE TO LET GO OF CONTROL, and it’s stalling growth.

3. YOUR TEAM LACKS BUY-IN AND OWNERSHIP into the goals and direction, leading to disengagement and poor results.

HOW DO THE BEST OF THE BEST DO IT?

• Will Guidara, best-selling author of Unreasonable Hospitality and co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, empowered his employees with autonomy and ownership to deliver extraordinary service, leading his restaurant to be ranked #1 in the world.

• Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines built the most profitable airline in the industry by putting his employees first—even above customers—fostering a culture of trust and loyalty.

EMPOWERING OTHERS TAKES COURAGE AND WISDOM.

And it also builds loyalty, boosts productivity, accelerates growth, and drives profitability.

EVERY GREAT ATHLETE HAS A COACH.

The best CEOs don’t have all the answers—they know how to ask for help.  The right mentorship could unlock your leadership potential and elevate your team to new heights.