The Delegation Dilemma

The Delegation Dilemma

You’ve planned your week. Prioritised. Blocked time for deep work.
And yet… you’re still buried.
Still in the weeds.
Still the go-to when things go sideways.

What’s going on?
Chances are—you’re not really delegating.
Not fully. Not effectively.

The Doing-It-All Trap

You care. You’re capable.
And honestly—it feels quicker to just do it yourself.

But the cost?

•  Less time for strategy

• Constant reactivity

•  Missed growth for your team

What Delegation Isn’t

✘ Dumping tasks without context
✘ Hoping for the best
✘ Hovering “just in case”

What Delegation Is

Clear: “Here’s the outcome—and why it matters.”
Supportive: “What do you need to feel confident?”
Imperfect: “Done and learning beats perfect and stuck.”
Connected: “Let’s check in—what would be helpful to cover?”

The Mindset Shift

Leadership isn’t about doing more.
It’s about creating the conditions for others to thrive.

That means stepping back—even when you could step in.
Trusting. Releasing. Creating space.

Ask Yourself:

→  Am I actually delegating—or just redistributing?
→  What am I holding that someone else could grow through?
→  What would happen if I trusted more—and held on less?

Your value isn’t in how much you carry.
It’s in what you make possible.

Start there.
Lead with trust.

Go well this week,
MA :-)