We tend to think of delegation as a tactical challenge, but most of the time, leaders who struggle to delegate are dealing with a deeper belief issue. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss the 6 heart postures that get in the way of delegation, from beliefs about our own self worth to the level of trust we’re willing to place in people. They also explain why effective delegation is essential for servant leadership, and they cast a vision for a healthy, effective, and lifegiving culture of delegation that can transform your business and life.

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Episode Recap:

• Ineffective delegation is one of the most dangerous pitfalls for creative leaders
• Servant leaders know how to tap into the potential of the people around them
• Healthy leaders know their capacity is finite
• Struggling to delegate is often a heart issue, not a tactics issue
• 1. Insecurity of Belief: Is your identity tied to your to-do list?
• 2. Pride: Can you see the work without yourself at the center?
• 3. Aimlessness: Do you have a vision that points up and out?
• 4. Perfectionism: Do your standards leave room for mistakes?
• 5. Distrust: Do you believe in your people’s integrity and competency?
• 6. Impatience: Are you willing to play the long game?
• Healthy delegation can change your life, and it is possible

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Great leadership is cultivated over time, and if you want to succeed in leading at a high level, you need to start by becoming an excellent contributor and follower. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss their roadmap to leadership, from starting as an individual contributor, to growing your influence, to operating out of overflow. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by an abundance of information and resources about leadership development, take this opportunity to go back to the basics and discover a simple framework that actually works!

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Episode Recap:

• Leadership development is a billion dollar industry, but what actually works?
• Growth is not a linear path, so you need to trust the process
• Phase 1: Individual Contributor
• A good leader also knows how to follow well
• Phase 2: Direct Influence
• Leaders need to establish healthy accountability
• Influence is not control, and it requires intentional delegation
• Phase 3: Indirect Influence
• Phase 4: Overflow
• Experience and knowledge are not the same
• Leadership without faithfulness will never bear good fruit in the long term

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What can the book of Proverbs teach us today about leadership, hard work, and vulnerability? In this episode, Alex and Ben dive back into the proverbs, picking out 3 verses for discussion and reflection and sharing why those teachings have resonated so deeply with them. They also discuss the broader application of these verses for leaders and business owners and explore what they can teach us about healthy growth.

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Episode Recap:

• This week, we’re going back to exploring the Proverbs (0:00)
• Proverbs 14:4 - More abundance will mean more responsibility (and more mess) (1:25)
• Proverbs 14:23 - Hard work done well will lead to profit (15:18)
• Proverbs 18:1 - Isolation is rebellion, and invulnerability is selfish (34:53)
• You can try to avoid wisdom, but it will always catch up to you (44:21)

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“The Contrarian’s Guide to Leadership” by Steven B. Sample

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