Aug
28
2010

Give to Gain

datePosted on 17:10, August 28th, 2010 by Ray

Give authority away to gain authority?

dan rockwellDan Rockwell is the Leadership Freak (@leadershipfreak) on Twitter. He also writes a  blog by the same name. His article “The truth about gaining authority” offers an interesting perspective: “Those who cling to authority loose it. Those who give away authority gain it.”

He recommends using delegation to give subordinates authority. However, he does offer this… “Warning:  giving authority away must  express confidence in others. It can’t be an act of neglect on your part.” There are some other suggestions in the article.

  • Do you agree that authority should be given away?
  • What is to keep your subordinates (to whom you give authority) from using that authority to undermine you?
  • What are some other “got ya’s” that you see?

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About Ray:
Ray Waldo is a retired pastor with a passion for sharing knowledge, understanding and (if possible), wisdom with everyone he meets. Prior to his retirement, Ray served as a local pastor, short-term missionary to Mexico, Kenya, Uganda & the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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3 Responses to “Give to Gain”

  1. Dan Rockwell on August 28th, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    Ray,

    Glad my post was useful or at least interesting to you.

    One of the things I notice is the more authority I give to others the more it comes back. For example, someone who has been given authority may feel the weight of that authority. They come back for support, guidance, encouragement, or to discuss options.

    Best to you,

    Leadership Freak
    Dan Rockwell
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  2. Keith_H on August 29th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
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    This is so very true. As a new pastor, I appreciate this article very much. I have often been given authority both on the job and in the church, but now I am learning how to give authority as the leader.

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  3. [...] Most people agree that primary authority is derived from God and passed on to those to whom He has entrusted such authority. It is then delegated downward until someone refuses to grant authority their subordinates. In the truest sense, that is accurate. (Compare the previous post here:  http://chiefshepherd.com/2010/08/give-to-gain/) [...]

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