Dive Brief:

• Even the best worker probably will not take responsibility and accept accountability if the boss never gives him or her a chance to do so.
• Employees who are going to buy into your operation and make your business work have to be given the power to make decisions; checking back with the boss on each one means they probably have a bad boss.
• Being in charge should not be about making every decision; it should be about helping people accomplish results for which they can feel responsible.

Dive Insight:

Making every decision can bring a feeling of power, but doing it robs your employees. You have to grow your workers to grow your business.