In life, the difference between success and failure often depends on our perception of reality and our willpower to make it happen. One of the signs of an effective leader is how well they are able to empower their constituents to take ownership over their responsibilities.

A manager may want to micro-manage their employees to guarantee optimal results. However, empowering our team members and giving them the tools to take their own initiative enables them to use their own creativity to accomplish perhaps even more than what we had envisioned in the first place.