Stop micromanaging, start empowering 🏆
6 power moves to build a business that runs itself from Leading Through
Daniel’s verdict ✅
Leading Through offers a modern take on leadership that prioritises trust, autonomy, and decentralised decision-making. For founders and business leaders looking to scale impact without bottlenecks, Kim B. Clark, Jonathan R. Clark and Erin E. Clark provide practical strategies to build a high-performing, empowered team.
Most leadership models focus on authority and hierarchy. Leading Through offers a different approach — one that decentralises leadership, builds trust, and empowers teams to act. Here’s how you can apply it:
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1️⃣ Define leadership by purpose, not position
A clear vision drives action. Write down the impact you want to create in one sentence and share it with your team. Align decisions and strategies around this purpose.
2️⃣ Activate leadership at every level
Leadership isn’t about titles. Let a team member take full ownership of a project or decision. Support them but don’t micromanage, and trust them to deliver.
3️⃣ Build trust through transparency
People perform better when they have the full picture. Share business updates regularly: wins, challenges, and insights, so your team can make informed decisions.
4️⃣ Give teams ownership, not just tasks
Command-and-control slows everything down. Set clear outcomes, then let your team decide how to achieve them. Ownership creates engagement and better results.
5️⃣ Simplify decision-making to increase speed
Cut unnecessary approvals and delegate decisions to those closest to the work. Identify one bottleneck today and remove it to speed up execution.
6️⃣ Let leadership flow to the right person
The most capable person should lead, not just the most senior. Assign leadership based on expertise, and let roles shift as projects evolve.
👤 About the authors
Kim B. Clark, Jonathan Clark, and Erin Clark are a father-son-daughter trio with deep expertise in leadership and organisational transformation. Kim B. Clark is the former Dean of Harvard Business School, known for his work on leadership and corporate change. Jonathan Clark is a professor of management at the University of Texas at San Antonio, specialising in strategy and organisational behaviour. Erin Clark is a management consultant who helps businesses implement effective leadership practices. Together, they blend academic research, real-world experience, and a family perspective on leadership that makes Leading Through an insightful read.
