Autonomy

Recently, I read an article by Eric Chester about autonomy and it made think about how we crave it throughout our career. (Complete blog) Autonomy is defined as the independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions. As I migrated from student assistant to intern to assistant director to director in the field of sports information, I have always been on a quest for professional autonomy by co-workers to do my own thing. Just like the young child, who wants autonomy from their parent to do their own thing. Well, in reflection of reading the blog, I am reminded that there is a step by step and a gradual approach to achieving autonomy. I encourage you as a leader but also as a follower to examine, where you are at in the process. What step are you on?