We often believe that empowerment comes from the position that we hold, but it can also come from the people who surround a leader. I recollect a moment of empowerment when one of my team member’s brother needed an open heart surgery. Not only was the surgery expensive but there was a huge dilemma over the need of the surgery. I decided to garner support from the organisation, and I initiated a fundraiser. Much to my surprise, people from the global offices came forward to contribute to the cause. In a short span of eight days we were able to raise a sum of 8.6 lacs. It was not just about the money that had been collected but the conviction with which people came forward. It was at this point that I realised that I could make a change in the lives of people around me due to my position and that gave me satisfaction and motivation to grow further as a leader.