This workbook focuses on the concept of "Awesome Leaders - Empowering Competency." It emphasizes that true leadership involves empowering others to become change-makers rather than being the sole driver of change.

The document outlines key skills needed for empowering others, including:

• Empowerment (delegating authority and responsibility)

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Effective Delegation

• Constructive Feedback

• Recognition and Appreciation

• Creating Psychological Safety

• Inspiration and Motivation

• Identifying Potential

• Resourcefulness (for Others)

• Patience and Support

• Active Listening (for Growth)

• Powerful Questioning

• Knowledge Sharing

It also provides self-reflective questions for leaders to assess their approach to empowering others and suggests practical tools and techniques to improve these abilities. These tools include:

• Situational Leadership®

• The GROW Model

• Active Listening and Powerful Questioning

• Feedback Frameworks (e.g., SBI)

• Effective Delegation Strategies

• Mentoring and Coaching Conversations

• Creating Opportunities for Growth (stretch assignments, cross-functional projects)

• "Shitty First Draft" Check-ins

• Celebrating Successes and Learning from Failures

• Encouraging Networking and Connections

• Visioning Exercises

• Identifying Strengths and Superpowers

The overarching message is that by cultivating these skills, reflecting on their approach, and applying these tools, leaders can empower a team of capable and confident change-makers.