How to Get Out of Your Way — For Your Team’s Sake – Episode 360
Sep 15, 2026
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What happens when being a helpful, highly involved leader actually keeps your team from growing? In this episode, I share the story of a leader who solved problems, answered questions, and did the work herself because she cared deeply about getting things right. You'll discover how shifting from solving to coaching, and from delegating tasks to handing off real decisions, can build trust, strengthen your team's judgment, and create greater ownership and accountability.
Top 3 Takeaways:
1. Being helpful can create dependency.
When leaders constantly step in to solve problems, they can unintentionally prevent their teams from developing confidence and judgment.
2. Coach instead of solve.
Pause before jumping in, ask “What would you do here?” and give your team space to work through the answer.
3. Delegate decisions, not just tasks.
True empowerment means letting go of the wheel—not simply handing off the work while keeping control of the important decisions.
Episode Minutes:
- Minute 2:00 - Executing vs. Leading
- Minute 4:00 - The Difference Between Bossing and Coaching
- Minute 7:00 - Leading Differently
Links + Resources from This Episode:
- Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint™ Assessment
- Get a copy of Dana’s book, The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within
- Learn more about The Strengths Journal
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