Chapter 17Perfect Phrases to Empower the Team

I say that successful managers make themselves obsolete. I also say that a really good manager is one who can go on vacation without needing to field phone calls to fight fires. That happens when staff is empowered to do their jobs autonomously. I have included acknowledgment and appreciation phrases in my empowerment section because appreciation is a huge empowerment tool. Perfect Phrases that empower help us express appreciation, motivate employees, and help our teams do their jobs independently.

Perfect Phrases to Show Appreciation

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