Empowerment implies acceptance of all those things we've been talking about in class. It can imply we are willing to admit that we need help (if we are a manager) and that we are willing to give away some of our power to get that help. That takes great self awareness and a willingness to show that seof awareness to others. It can also imply that we're OK with the differences we see between ourself and others we work with -- we're embracing diversity rather than giving it lip service.

Empowerment also implies we are willing to listen, work as a team, brainstorm, provide feedback, mentor or coach. It means we are willing to really communicate with others.

That can be pretty scary.

What can be done about that? Anything? Anyone? In about 250 words.