Leading uP and Down at the same time... · Intentional Conversations

Leading uP and Down at the same time...

On one our roadtrips, we stopped and visited some pastor friends. As we both are pouring out our souls and lifting each other up, he made the comment, "As you lead down (to the people on your team or in your department), you also lead up (to the management teams and organizational leaders)."

One of my roles is working with an organization of traditional structure. It is very much top down. Ironically, I lead a team of dynamic and empowered leaders. The team is encouraged to lead from their skillsets, to press the paradigms of interpersonal relationships, and to care for the well-being of others.

I often find myself bumping against invisible barriers while trying to encourage others to go beyond.

I am curious, how do you empower others and stretch the paradigms of those who operate in hierarchy?

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Leading uP and Down at the same time...