6 Enemies of Delegation

Most leaders know how to delegate, but they often struggle to do it effectively. In this episode, we break down six internal enemies that keep the impact-driven leader from becoming a great delegator. We also discuss some key strategies and mindset shifts that will help you name, own, and conquer the enemies of delegation that you struggle with the most.  Your ability to create opportunity exceeds your ability to delegate it (0:41) Without delegation, impact-driven leaders will keep taking on more and more (4:27) A leader practicing healthy growth is keenly aware of their finite capacity (5:36)  A leader practicing healthy growth is keenly aware of others’ remarkable ability (7:02) A leader practicing healthy growth is keenly aware of delegation as a developmental opportunity (8:36) There are 6 internal enemies that keep you from becoming an effective delegator (11:00) 1. The insecurity of a leader (14:44) 2. The pride of a leader (18:01) 3. The aimlessness of a leader (23:51) 4. The distrust of a leader (28:24) 5. The impatience of a leader (32:05) 6. The perfectionism of a leader (39:07) Path for Growth Membership Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching Sign up for the Worth it Wednesday Email Join Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook

Most leaders know how to delegate, but they often struggle to do it effectively. In this episode, we break down six internal enemies that keep the impact-driven leader from becoming a great delegator. We also discuss some key strategies and mindset shifts that will help you name, own, and conquer the enemies of delegation that you struggle with the most. 


  • Your ability to create opportunity exceeds your ability to delegate it (0:41)
  • Without delegation, impact-driven leaders will keep taking on more and more (4:27)
  • A leader practicing healthy growth is keenly aware of their finite capacity (5:36
  • A leader practicing healthy growth is keenly aware of others’ remarkable ability (7:02)
  • A leader practicing healthy growth is keenly aware of delegation as a developmental opportunity (8:36)
  • There are 6 internal enemies that keep you from becoming an effective delegator (11:00)
  • 1. The insecurity of a leader (14:44)
  • 2. The pride of a leader (18:01)
  • 3. The aimlessness of a leader (23:51)
  • 4. The distrust of a leader (28:24)
  • 5. The impatience of a leader (32:05)
  • 6. The perfectionism of a leader (39:07)


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Alex Judd
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Alex Judd
Founder/CEO of Path For Growth
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6 Enemies of Delegation
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