Delegating Isn’t Leading—Until You Let Go of Control

Episode Description 

Are you delegating… or just redistributing your to-do list?

In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris breaks down the difference between delegating tasks and developing leaders. Drawing from Craig Groeschel’s principle that “you don’t delegate tasks to create leaders, you delegate authority,” this episode helps you make the shift from micromanagement to real leadership development.

Colby shares a simple 3-step delegation framework, along with real stories of how handing over ownership—not just responsibility—transforms teams and unlocks leadership potential.

If you’re feeling burned out, constantly followed up with, or unsure why your team isn’t stepping up, this episode will help you create the clarity, structure, and trust your team needs to grow.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why delegating tasks doesn’t develop your team
• The mindset shift required to delegate authority, not just execution
• A clear 3-step delegation framework you can apply today
• How to set parameters that empower your team without losing control
• What real people-first delegation looks like—and why it builds future leaders

Leadership Challenge This Week:

Look at your calendar or task list. Choose one responsibility you’ve been holding too tightly.
 Define success, set guardrails, and delegate not just the task—but the authority to own it.
 Then check in by asking, “What support do you need from me?”
 That’s where leadership begins.

Need Help Developing Leaders in Your Organization?

Colby offers coaching, team trainings, and keynote speaking for leadership teams who want to build people-first, high-performance cultures.
 To connect, visit:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colbymorris/

Website:  nxtstepadvisors.com

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