In this episode of The Axiom Podcast, Shannon and Joey discuss the difficulties and advantages of delegating tasks as a leader and offer practical advice on improving delegation skills.
The conversation starts with why delegation is challenging for high achievers. It is difficult to relinquish control of tasks, but it will bear much fruit for the leader and team members involved.
Joey explains delegation involves a trade-off because explaining tasks and training others to handle them takes time. Nevertheless, empowering others to take over responsibilities can save leaders time in the long run.

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137: Faith-Driven Leadership: Silver Resorts (Part 2 of 2)

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136: Resilience, Entrepreneurship, and Purpose (Part 1 of 2)

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135: Questions That Every Business Owner Should Be Asking

In the latest episode of the Axiom podcast, hosts Shannon Lonergan and Devin Dash engage in a thought-provoking conversation to uncover the "why" behind their work at Axiom. Emphasizing the mission of building purpose-driven businesses, they explore the transformative power of well-run small businesses in positively impacting communities.

134: Why We Do What We Do

In this episode, Shannon and Lukas stress the significance of leaders harmonizing empathy and efficiency for optimal team performance and a positive work culture. They advocate for a clear vision, active listening, and genuine care as essential components, highlighting the paradox that, by fostering empathy, leaders empower employees to overcome daily challenges and excel, ultimately leading to increased efficiency.

126: Delegating Decision Making

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