Have you ever worked with a leader who micromanaged others? Perhaps he didn’t trust his team to do a good job. Or perhaps she didn’t want to give power to her team. Micromanagement happens when you keep power to yourself. Empowerment is when you give power to your team.
When we look at the leadership of Jesus, we see He empowered His team. An example of this is when Jesus sent out His disciples (Matthew 10:1-20; Luke 10:1-20).
Matthew 10:1 reads, “Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness” (NIV). By sending out His disciples, He was not only including them in His work, but He was empowering them to do it.
Think about it: Are you a leader who micromanages or empowers? How would you answer that question? How would your team answer it?
A Leader Worth Imitating, Principle 9: Empower
Nick Chellsen 
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