Alan Gilbert, music director of the New York Philharmonic, recognizes that his musicians have considerable experience playing classical music. While a director is expected to put his "brand" on the orchestra he believes the "best" music is played when all musicians are able to "access their own points of view". During concerts, Gilbert gives the audience a chance to vote through text message's and choose the orchestra's encore piece. Gilbert uses which of the following?

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Gilbert is using empowerment by allowing the musicians to have their own points of view and by giving the audience a chance to vote and have a say in the music selection. This shows that he values the input and opinions of others, which is a key aspect of empowerment.

Alan Gilbert, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, Recognizes