In order to support rapid growth or turn-arounds, today’s leaders more than ever can’t be the “bottle neck.” However we still see it almost every day.

People who are smart, personable, able to answer questions and get things done are often promoted into managerial positions. However, they are then stuck with solving all the problems , answer all the questions and getting all the things done that are brought to them. Interruptions that break their focus and an overwhelming amount of fires to put out can make it difficult for that kind of manager to truly accomplish any growth.

Transformation leadership is a way out. Transformational leaders develop other leaders, who in turn also develop other leaders. By empowering people to figure things out, use resources within AND beyond their reach, collaborate and innovate in teams and, of course, get things done, expansion of capacity becomes a true possibility. In fact, if intended, revenue growth and increases in profitability are natural outgrowths of that type of leadership. Listen to the audio below for more insights and to trigger some thinking.

Where have you been focused on being the answer person and managing problems rather than developing people? How will you carve out time for the latter?

Let me know if you’d like to brainstorm a little about this (and be forewarned, I’ll probably challenge you to think rather than give you any answers!) and keep me posted. I love good news!