“Discomfort with uncertainty” – that’s exactly what I was going to say. I may take control of a situation because I am nervous about the outcome. It could be because it’s a project that my boss has shown interest in so I’m on edge about the final product looking good.

I love how these chapters paint a picture that a leader having too much control has a detrimental effect on a unit. If people become afraid to take the lead, then they really aren’t leaders. And you’re left with one person at the top who has EVERYTHING on their plate. You have to give people their space to make decisions (and mistakes). Otherwise, they will never get the experience they need.