Too many talented leaders are drowning in work.
Here’s how to change that:

You know the feeling…
– the endless to-do list
– constant questions from your team
– late nights just trying to stay afloat

You want to delegate more, but every time you try, something goes sideways and you end up fixing it yourself.

Most delegation advice focuses on trusting your people.

That matters but it’s only half the equation.

Research from MITSloan shows that effective delegation also depends on trusting the process: the systems, workflows, and support structures around your team.

If you lack trust in either the people or the process, delegation will break down.

That’s why there are four ways to adapt:
👉 EDUCATE – when trust is low in both people and process, build skills and systems
👉 ENGAGE – if you trust your team but not the process, co-design improvements together
👉 ENGINEER – when you trust the process but not the people yet, adapt systems to help them succeed
👉 EMPOWER – when trust is high on both fronts, step back and let them lead

Once you have chosen your approach, focus on the 5 key tools from our Dependable Delegation course:
➊ MOMENTUM: build excitement early
➋ CLARITY: define what success looks like
➌ AUTHORITY: make decision rights explicit
➍ VISIBILITY: set up check-ins to avoid surprises
➎ CELEBRATE: acknowledge wins along the way

One simple habit that changes everything?

Always clarify whether someone should: – RECOMMEND
– INFORM before acting
– ACT independently
That alone can prevent so many delegation misfires.

Your job isn’t to be the hero who fixes everything yourself. It’s to multiply your impact through others.

Start this week with just one small project.
Choose your approach, set expectations, and see what happens.