When to use it
Use it to check whether your leadership habits are expanding or shrinking your team's contribution.
How to apply it
- Notice where you jump in with answers or take over.
- Give people stretch challenges beyond their current role.
- Ask hard questions instead of providing the solution.
- Debate decisions openly before making the final call.
- Hand back ownership clearly and let people finish the work.
Tip: Well-meaning habits such as always having ideas or rescuing quickly can be among the most diminishing.