Learn tactical strategies for balancing empowerment and direction as a leader in this 24-minute conference talk from LDX3 London 2025. Discover how to provide strong direction without being overly controlling while understanding the risks and tradeoffs of being too empowering versus too directive. Explore the importance of transparency in setting expectations with teammates and gain practical skills for choosing the appropriate leadership approach based on different contexts. Master techniques for giving clear direction without compromising team relationships and practice applying empowerment or directive skills in various scenarios. Access a practical template for framing difficult conversations and develop a deeper understanding of when to switch between empowering and directive leadership styles to maximize team effectiveness.