Jason is an emerging leader in charge of a challenging software implementation project. He is set to meet with the customer’s VP of Technology, a difficult person to deal with.
Feeling a bit insecure, Jason asks his boss, Rick, if he can sit in on the meeting. Rick replies: ‘You’ll do it, I take the second wave’.
At first, Jason feels let down, but soon he realizes the power of Ricks message. It is empowerment and reassurance that Rick has his back.
As you develop your people, give them the opportunity to ride the first wave – and make sure that you are there for the second !
What strategies do you use to empower your team ?
What does ‘riding the second wave’ mean to you as a leader ?
