Are you falling into the delegation trap? You hand it off. It seems handled. But weeks—or months—later, it turns out it’s a total mess. Sound familiar?

In this episode, Kari Schneider unpacks why even well-intentioned delegation can go sideways—and shares a powerful, research-backed 1-2-3 framework that helps leaders delegate smarter. Whether you're leading a team, managing a household, or running a business, this framework helps you know when to step back, when to stay close, and how often to check in.

🧠 Learn:

• The 3 biggest delegation pitfalls: unclear expectations, poor risk assessment, and neglected follow-up.
• A quadrant-based system that helps you assess risk + resources before assigning a task.
• Real-world stories of delegation gone wrong—and what would have prevented disaster.
• How to shift from “I should’ve done it myself” to empowered, scalable leadership.
• This framework is what research supports
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8144810/
  • https://medium.com/disruptive-leaders-journal/understanding-the-impact-delegation-framework-and-raci-a9ab0bb4192a
  • https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Delegation-frequency-and-desired-vs-perceived-risk-level-of-principals-Panel-A_fig2_337740336

✨Plus: Get Kari’s top tip for choosing the right follow-up cadence—so you avoid micromanaging without dropping the ball.

This is your go-to guide to effective, confident, and empowering delegation.

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