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May 2024
19m 56s

#293: Mastering the Art of Delegation

JOHN MAXWELL
About this episode

In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede look at the crucial skill of delegation, a topic frequently surfacing during coaching calls with leaders at various levels. They discuss how mastering delegation can unleash your team's potential, spread decision-making effectively, and ultimately lead to remarkable results. The episode explores the pitfalls leaders often face, such as the urge to do everything themselves or the misconception that good leadership means being proficient in all tasks.


More importantly, Chris and Perry provide actionable steps to improve your delegation skills, from identifying tasks only you can perform to setting clear expectations, checking in without micromanaging, and recognizing your team's good work.

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