How to Grow Distributed Leadership

Regardless of context, a leader cannot simply command people what to do and expect them to wholeheartedly follow. Rather, their task should be to guide teams, influence their decision making, and give them appropriate but not overly restrictive guardrails. But guardrails like this are impossible to establish without one critical factor—an organizat

1. Be a good coach.


2. Empower your team and don’t micromanage.


3. Express interest in an employee’s success and well-being.


4. Be productive and results-oriented.


5. Be a good communicator and listen to your team.


6. Help your employees with career development.


7. Have a clear vision and strategy for the team.


8. Have key technical skills, so you can help advise the team.