Small Biz Tip: Being an Empowering Leader

Posted by Kim Fenolio on Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Tips from Wednesday, December 10, 2008

 

The Small Business tips today will be about being that empowering leader.

 

  1. Provide employees with the history behind procedures and policies. Background is essential for good decision making.
  2. Provide the necessary resources. Your list of contacts? Appropriate forms? Give your employees the opportunity to succeed.
  3. Teach employees what to do when they can’t solve a problem; going to the president should not be the consistent solution.
  4. Learn to delegate. This will build confidence and teach employees the necessary steps to follow in your business.

 

Daily Overview: Be forthcoming with information and resources. Teach problem-solving skills and allow them to take on other things.

 

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I post small business tips on my Twitter account each day, Monday through Friday. This is a reposting of those tips.

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Kim Fenolio

Kim Fenolio is America's Best Companies' Interface and New Media Manager. She's been in new and social media since before the terms were coined. She's an expert in the field and at teaching people how to harness its power for good. Contact Kim via your super powers or through email. Contact Kim

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