You’ve probably heard the saying: “If you want something done right, do it yourself.”

For most leaders, that mantra feels unavoidable—if you’re not involved in every detail, you’re failing your team, right?

Wrong.

In fact, the opposite is often true.

By doing less, you create more space for your team to step up, innovate, and own their work.
The problem is most managers approach this the wrong way.

They delegate, but are met with:

• Resentment instead of Responsibility
• Frustration instead of Follow-through
• Confusion instead of Clarity

Today, I'm sharing the inside baseball on how you can delegate even when you're overwhelmed.
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Let's lighten your workload and empower your team with three simple levers.

Delegation: 3 Simple Levers For Change

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1. Replace “Do It All” with “Coach Through It”

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When you’re tempted to take on another task, pause.

Ask yourself:

"Do I need to be responsible for doing this?"

This may be an opportunity for growth. Guide your team members through it.

Teaching someone else how to handle a challenge will always yield better long-term results than tackling it alone.

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2. Set Boundaries for Yourself and Your Team

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More tasks do not equal more success. Getting a lot of little stuff done looks good.

But looks don't pay the bills (for me anyway).

What you want is leverage.

Identify what truly moves the needle and focus there. Encourage your team to do the same.

When they see you prioritizing what matters, they’ll follow suit.

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3. Delegate Outcomes, Not Just Tasks

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It’s one thing to assign a to-do list. It’s another to delegate the responsibility for an entire outcome.

Instead of saying, “Please send out the meeting agenda,” say, “Make sure this meeting is productive and that everyone knows what to expect.”

A small shift in your perspective can yield a huge result. This approach encourages ownership and accountability.

None of this is about shirking responsibility; it’s about redefining it.

A leader’s true value comes from empowering others, not shouldering the entire burden.

When you step back, your team—and your results—step up.

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My question to you:

What’s one thing on your plate right now that you could let go of?

Who could take it on, and what would you need to coach them through?

Keep leading boldly,
Shaun

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