Case Study: When expansion forces the ultimate delegation test

Sometimes the best leadership lessons don't come from careful planning—they come from circumstances that force you to do what you've been avoiding.

That's exactly what happened when one of my clients decided to expand to a second location. Their success had been built by putting everything on their shoulders, but expansion created an impossible reality: you can't be in two places at once. Discover how this "now what?" moment became a masterclass in delegation and revealed capabilities their team never knew it possessed.

The "Not Ready" trap: Why your team will never be ready (until you let them try)

"I want to delegate more, but my team just isn't ready for additional responsibility."

Sound familiar? Here's the uncomfortable truth: "not ready" is usually code for "not ready to let go." After working with hundreds of leaders, I've discovered that this creates a vicious cycle: you don't give them challenges because they're not ready, so they don't grow, which proves they're not ready. Learn the difference between readiness and preparation, and why the kindest thing you can do is give your team opportunities to surprise you both.

The real reason 89% of leaders can't let go (and the hidden cost of holding on)

"I'd rather just do it myself. It's faster, and I know it'll be done right."

Sound familiar? In my survey of over 130 leaders, 89% struggle with delegation. But after working with hundreds of leaders, I discovered something surprising: the delegation problem isn't what most people think it is. It's not a skills problem—it's a psychology problem. Discover why delegation is really about transferring power, not just tasks, and the hidden cost of holding on to work your team should be doing.