Quote by Tom Ridge
You have to enable and empower people to make decisions independent of you. As I've learned, each person on a team is an extension of your leadership; if they feel empowered by you they will magnify your power to lead. Trust is a great force multiplier.

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"You have to enable and empower people to make decisions independent of you."

- Tom Ridge

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