[S3EP17] Empowering vs Disengaged Leadership (What Most Leaders Get Wrong)

Leadership isn’t just about stepping back… but what if stepping back is actually hurting your team?In this episode of Leading Smart, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate unpack the real difference between empowering leadersand disengaged leaders—and why so many leaders get this wrong.From “swoop and poop” leadership to decision-making authority, this conversation will challenge how you think about delegation, trust, and what it actually means to empower your team.If you’ve ever:Felt like a bottleneck as a leaderWorked under a leader who disappears… then reappears and changes everythingWondered how to truly empower your team without losing controlThis episode is for you.What we hope you will take away:The difference between delegating vs. empoweringWhy clarity (not just trust) is the key to healthy teamsHow disengagement can quietly damage your organizationWhat “decision-making authority” really looks like in practiceHow to lead without becoming the bottleneckPerfect For:Senior leaders & executive pastorsSecond-chair leaders / integratorsGrowing teams navigating leadership tensionAnyone building (or rebuilding) a healthy leadership culture📱 Follow us for more insights and resourcesInstagram: @timstevensFacebook: @timstevens💻Visit LeadingSmart.comNeed help facilitating your next staff retreat or strategic offsite? https://www.leadingsmart.com/lets-talkHouston listeners — join the Houston Roundtable on June 4th (only 25 spots). https://www.leadingsmart.com/houston-roundtableListen to Leading In Real Time Podcast Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ2wnxRYYqm_ThAiSPBwjH7vQH5i3H3aKListen to the full 40 Lessons In 40 Years serieshttps://www.leadingsmart.com/podcastDownload The Simply Strategic Show https://www.leadingsmart.com/books-2📩 Have questions or want to connect?https://www.leadingsmart.com/lets-talk🔔 Subscribe to stay updated on future episodesApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadingsmart-podcast/id1813933962Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1IqLLXtvtZBEgRsM2gOXpO?s...