Why Leaders Struggle to Delegate (And What It's Costing Their Team) Ep. 245

Most leaders know they should delegate more. They're still not doing it, or they're doing it in a way that doesn't actually stick. The issue we see is that delegation is being treated as a workload strategy instead of a development tool. And when that happens, the person receiving the work doesn't grow, the leader stays stuck in the weeds, and nothing really changes. In this free workshop, Humanergy coach Lance Satterthwaite breaks down why delegation fails and how to fix it. He covers the four most common barriers leaders run into, including the one no one likes to admit (you might just really like doing the work), and walks through a practical tool called the authority matrix that helps delegators and their people get on the same page about who owns what. What's covered: Why delegation is a transfer of ownership, not just task assignment The "are you addicted to the emergency room?" question that reframes why leaders struggle to let go How to find the right hands-on/hands-off balance without micromanaging or disappearing The authority matrix: a tool for clarifying decision-making levels and building trust over time Humanergy is a leadership development firm that works with leaders and teams on the real, hard, practical stuff. This session is part of their free monthly workshop series. You can register for upcoming workshops at humanergy.com. If you're a leader who's drowning in work while wondering why your people aren't stepping up, this one's worth watching. You can download Humanergy's free leadership tools here: https://humanergy.com/freebies/