#235 - Why Delegation Never Seems to Work

Delegation is often misunderstood. As leaders, we’re told to delegate more, yet we feel like we need to do everything ourselves. I was stuck in this tension for years until I found a game-changing approach: delegating the thinking. It’s more than handing off tasks; it’s empowering people to own the work. This video walks through the process so you can free up time and achieve better results as a leader. 0:00 Introduction 0:42 The Real Problem with Delegation 1:26 The Missing Piece 2:38 Two Major Benefits 3:24 Implementing It in Four Parts 3:58 Notice 5:24 Ask 6:18 Empower 7:01 Check for Understanding Delegating the thinking isn’t just a new theory. It’s a practical strategy that works at all levels of leadership. It transformed my approach, and I’ve seen it work for hundreds of leaders. Try it out for yourself, and you’ll find that you can become a more effective leader while empowering your team to do their best work. 👇👇👇👇 Dynamic Delegation Mini Course: https://shop.greenhousecoaching.co/dynamic-delegation/

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