When you don’t delegate, you risk impairing the growth of your organization, says Daniel in today’s episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast.

“That is a very limiting, very restrictive mindset,” he says. Choosing not to delegate will create bottlenecks in a system, and bottlenecks create inefficiencies.

Delegating can be tough for many leaders. Personality traits, poor experiences, and even fears of micromanaging can interfere with efficient delegation.

But as Daniel and Peter point out, delegation is an essential skill for all leaders to learn–for their own success and the success of their teams.

Tune in to learn:

• Three reasons why you should delegate
• Four steps of effective delegation
• Two vital words to use any time you assign a task

Plus, revisiting the origins of employee benefits, and why the employee experience matters even after someone leaves the organization.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

2:04 – Insight of the Week

7:55 – Topic: All Things Delegation

8:57 – The 4 Steps of Delegation

13:40 – Why Delegate?

23:52 – The Eisenhower Matrix

35:13 – Lightning Round

Resources:

A Brief History of Employer-Sponsored Healthcare

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

Stewart Leadership Employee Experience Model

How to Delegate Like a Pro

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

The Difference Between Important and Urgent

4 Steps to Delegating for Development

3 Ways to Avoid Being a Micromanager

7 Mindset Shifts That Will Make You a Great Manager

The Power of Why in Delegation

The 10 Tenets of Calendar Management

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