This article discusses how player empowerment is essential for successful team leadership. It focuses on the idea that strong team leaders should give the space for players to make decisions on their playing style and responsibilities. Rather than trying to impose a style on players, the team leader must give the players the freedom to figure out their own strategy and solve problems on their own. The article emphasizes the importance of trust and communication between the team leader and players, as well as the importance of providing players with helpful but non-controlling feedback.