Building an empowered workforce could be the best business decision you’ll ever make. Empower your business by empowering your employees. This does not mean forcing your employees to follow a rigid set of rules because that only turns them into machines. The best thing about having employees over machines is that they can surprise you, be creative, contribute to the culture of your workplace, and so much more. Listen to your employees, create a workplace that is safe, and trust them. Once your employees feel truly empowered they will bring your company to new heights.
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Maria Matarelli is a columnist for Inc Magazine. Maria writes for the Agile Insights column. She is the Founder and President of Formula Ink and Co-founder of the Agile Marketing Academy. Maria has achieved more than 16 industry certifications and leads a team of experienced consultants and trainers to lead businesses to achieve breakthrough results. Published author of the book, Workaholic? A 12-step guide to having a life and getting things done. Maria invites people to push past limiting beliefs and discover how to live the life they’ve always dreamed of.