You can hire more people, pay higher salaries, and still feel stuck if your leadership fundamentals are wrong. In this episode of the GSD Show, Mike Arce breaks down why “I can’t find good people” is usually not a talent problem but a leadership and empowerment problem. He explains the difference between delegation and empowerment and why hiring for cost instead of competence forces micromanagement. This episode reframes what real leadership looks like and gives you a clear standard for building a team that can actually grow the company without you.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(00:19) Delegation vs. Empowerment

(01:11) The “I’ll Just Do It Myself” Trap

(02:19) It Is Not a People Problem

(02:35) Build a Team That Can Grow the Company

(03:33) Hiring for Cost vs. Leverage

(04:15) The 70 Percent Rule for Letting Go

(06:54) The One Line to Remember

What role in your business have you struggled the most to hire for? Leave your answer in the comments