Are you open to giving your team freedom? 

Many have the misconception that "hands-off" leaders are generally ineffective and lazy.  While laissez-faire leaders are unique in the way they allow their teams to self-direct, they have many favorable characteristics as well.

In this 8:00 minute video, we consider some challenging and positive factors surrounding laissez-faire leaders.

On the positive side they:

• Give space for team members to try new things and fail in limited ways 
• Value and believe in their people's abilities
• Rely on their team, they create space for strategic efforts
• Have loyal employees that are confident in taking action
• Take responsibility for end results / outcomes