Are you caught in a loop of unfulfilled empowerment? If you find yourself struggling to propel your team forward, despite assertions of empowerment, it's time to recalibrate your approach. In this episode, I delve into the heart of empowerment, shedding light on its often-misunderstood core. 
Autonomy is the muscle that drives progress, the freedom to craft and steer the vision, fostering innovation and ownership within your team. Yet, autonomy alone is like a ship adrift without a compass. Here, Alignment steps in as the connective tissue, guiding the autonomous endeavors toward a shared vision. The fusion of autonomy and alignment births Empowerment - a concept often tossed around but seldom realized. It's more than just giving permission; it's the nexus of perception and reality, where clarity of outcomes meets the freedom to act. Empowerment isn't a buzzword; it's the cornerstone of sustainable success, durable results, and profound implications.
- Do your team members perceive themselves to be autonomous? - - How do you know?
- What actions will you take today to create a better perception and a better truth that they are empowered?