Boss who wants you to be successful:

True leaders do not create more followers. They create more leaders. Sadly, what we mostly find in the corporate world are weak leaders who try to keep others down. Their sole focus is on getting to the top, and they don't care who they have to step on to reach there. Strong leaders build and lift others up. To elevate your employees takes strength, as helping them reach their full potential, may mean preparing them to replace you, or leave your company for better opportunities elsewhere. Only true leaders can do this.

Blessed is the leader who seeks the best for those he serves. -Unknown

Here are just some things that leaders can do to enable an employee’s full potential:

Elevate - Put them in positions where they can utilize their skills and strengths. Give them projects that will help them grow and develop their leadership skills.

Engage - Encourage them to share their ideas, suggestions and feedback

Empower - Grant them autonomy to make decisions.

Recognize - Appreciate their efforts and contributions. Recommend them for opportunities.

Expand - Set goals that are realistic but would expand their performance threshold.

Equip - Provide them with the proper training and tools.

Energize - Inspire and encourage them to develop the capabilities you see in them.

Support - Mentor and coach them.

Working for a boss who tries to pull you down or holds you back, creates feelings of resentment, and leads to low employee morale and reduced engagement. It even begins to negatively affect productivity and is reflected in the organization's high turnover rates.

Leadership needs to be about helping others become the best they can be. It is built on a foundation of servanthood and not selfishness. By providing employees with the opportunity to grow, we help them become more valuable members of the team, as well as we're building the overall strength of the team. It's a total win-win situation. Your success is a result of your team. Build your employees up and you build the company up. When you help others succeed. You will succeed! Your legacy and impact will live on.