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Delegating Disasters: Management Lessons from Breaking Bad


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In this episode, Andrew takes another entertaining look at leadership lessons from the hit TV show Breaking Bad. This time he focuses on the art of delegation through the lens of Walter White's failings.


Andrew breaks down two scenes where Walter poorly delegates tasks to Jesse. He uses these examples to highlight 8 common delegation pitfalls that managers often fall into, like micromanaging, passing off grunt work, not providing clear instructions, and more.


The episode wraps up with a formula for effective delegation, emphasizing the importance of explaining the "why" behind tasks, allowing autonomy, setting expectations, and providing feedback.


Whether you're a Breaking Bad superfan or just looking to level up your delegation skills, this episode is sure to both entertain and provide practical tips you can apply right away.


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