Leadership Thoughts 103

Whenever I've been led (within a team), I've always deeply (more deeply than the leaders realised), appreciated when my opinions were considered... Not always involved in the final direction/decision necessarily, but acknowledged. Again, not just in passing but considerably enough—just enough for me to feel like I was valued. 

There is power in acknowledgement. Leaders must be observant to watch out for hints that a member of your team wants to speak but appears too shy to contribute. At times, leaders might also be required to encourage & prompt team members that wouldn't usually share. As the quote implies, when everyone feels like they had a hand in cooking the meal, more care is taken individually, to ensure that the food doesn't get burnt.