invite others into your department to observe what your team does day-to-day (This is called comminication but should also include your department members so that they have a larger view of the whole picture and how they fit into the picture.

Get involved in whatever you can outside of your department and find ways to relate it back to your team – In management terms this could be called Vision, being prepared to direct or re-direct your team as needed.

Much of what you are talking about is covered by Ken Blanchard’s book “Leading at a Higher Level.” It’s a GREAT book. I had just finished reading it. I borrowed it from the public library and ended up purchasing the book anyway! That sould tell you something in itself!