Leadership in Higher Education: Practices that Make a DifferenceKouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2019). Leadership in higher education: practices that make a difference. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
In Chapter 5, enabling others to act is covered. As you think about this when you give others the tools to act and the necessary authority problems can be solved. As you are aware from your own experiences, there are numerous problems to be solved in an organization--from small to complex. Leaders providing the structures and authority to employees will solve problems in a way that is consistent with the organization's vision and values.
