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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Many leaders grew up with a mindset that encouraged giving 120% all day, every day.

But giving 120% all the time is not your best, says Amanda Younts, because it’s not sustainable.

Known to her audience as The Midlife Catalyst, Amanda promotes a leadership model that encourages self-compassion–a model that sustains leadership performance and improves the workplace for both leaders and their people.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Amanda shares her philosophy and some practical advice to create sustainable, self-compassionate leadership.

Tune in to learn:

• How to customize your daily routines to your preferences, needs, and energy levels
• The difference between self-compassion and self-care
• Why you should have a “Board of Directors”

“It’s the small things in the day” that help you stay on top of your energy, outlook, and performance, Amanda says. “Your best is good enough.”

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

In this episode:

2:20 – Introduction: Amanda Younts

3:04 – The Relationship Between Leaders and Self-Compassion

7:00 – How Leaders Can Practice Self-Compassion

13:10 – When is Our “Good Enough” Not Good Enough?

17:42 – How to Balance Self-Compassion and Development

20:52 – Managing the Inner Voice

23:28 – Tips for Exercising Self-Compassion

27:32 – The Dangers of Not Practicing Self-Compassion

Resources:

Amanda Younts’s Substack

The Midlife Catalyst Website

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

How to Zoom Out and Manage Your Inner Chatter

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

4 Ways “Green Therapy” Can Make You a Better Leader

9 Ways to Live Longer and Lead Better

5 Ways “Cloud Watching” Improves Your Leadership

6 Ways Leaders Can Master Emotional Self-Control

7 Steps to Lessen Your Frustration

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“Each person has their own story,” says Kerim Kfuri, author and host of “The Supply and Demand Show” and President and CEO of The Atlas Network, LLC.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Kerim shares insights gleaned from a lifetime of experiences in a multi-cultural and cross-border world. From growing up as a child of immigrants speaking multiple languages to leading a packing and logistics organization with over 2,000 suppliers around the world, Kerim has learned what works–and what doesn’t–when it comes to working together through global differences.

Tune in to learn:

• How to set the stage for working with others across cultures through survey questions
• Why curiosity is so important in leading across global boundaries
• How generalizations limit our understanding of others

The great leveler in all leadership is communication, Kerim says. Communication helps you “connect the dots and know exactly who and how and what each person’s experiences are.”

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

In this episode:

1:33 – Introduction: Kerim Kfuri

3:18 – Topic: Leading Through Global Differences

5:53 – How to Balance Preconceived Notions with an Open Mind

10:15 – How Kerim’s Background Shaped his Career

19:44 – How to Efficiently Communicate, Understand, and Build Relationships

32:57 – Bringing Understanding to the Global Supply Chain

Resources:

Kerim Kfuri’s Website

“The Supply and Demand Show” (YouTube)

Supply Chain Ups and Downs, by Kerim Kfuri

The Atlas Network, LLC

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

6 Tips for Improving Your Active Listening Skills

Please Help Me Communicate Better!

The 2 Levels in Every Conversation

7 Ways to Become a People First Manager

6 Questions that Strengthen Company Connections

Beyond Engagement Surveys: Creating a Compelling Employee Experience (Webinar)

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