Delegation is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—skills in leadership.

In Episode 26 of the Now What? Podcast, Glenn Sharp breaks down why so many leaders struggle to delegate and what it’s costing them.

This episode builds on Glenn’s recent appearance on the Entrepreneur DNA podcast with Justin Colby, where they discussed how leaders can create scalable teams by developing people and letting go of unnecessary control.

Many leaders hold onto work because of fear—fear that it won’t be done correctly, fear of losing control, or simply because it feels faster to do it themselves.

But there’s a hidden cost:

Opportunity cost.

When you spend time doing tasks that should be delegated, you lose time that could be spent developing your team, improving operations, and leading at a higher level.

Glenn explains how great leaders create people efficiencies by setting clear expectations, improving communication, and investing in training.

He also discusses:

• Why lack of delegation leads to burnout and turnover
• How to identify “bright spots” on your team and use them to train others
• Why promoting people without proper development creates problems
• The importance of transitioning from a player mindset to a coach mindset
• How even elite performers (like Michael Jordan) struggle to make that transition

If you’re overwhelmed or feel like you’re doing too much yourself, this episode will help you rethink delegation and start building a stronger, more capable team.

Justin Colby: The Entrepreneur DNA:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JgbSxIL3gi8M04gg8dMey?si=7862b71c269448e3

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNIBJdVxHPuOzXKdoZ3E0qjbpgAcPxfeV&si=cea6jp8KXu06QNd9

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-entrepreneur-dna/id1723959859

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