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.