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Still Doing Everything Yourself? Here’s the Real Reason You Can’t Let Go
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Think your team isn’t ready or you just don’t have time to delegate? Think again.
In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, leadership coach and author Lia Garvin reveals the surprising truth behind why delegation is so hard—and spoiler: it’s not a workload problem, it’s a trust issue.
If you're a new or overwhelmed manager feeling like you have to do everything yourself, this is your wake-up call. Learn how to overcome hidden trust barriers, manage up effectively, and set your team—and yourself—up for scalable success.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ Why delegation fails even when you have a capable team
✅ How fear of judgment from your manager blocks real delegation
✅ The 3 types of trust issues hiding behind “I don’t have time”
✅ How to manage up and delegate down to reduce stress
✅ The simple framework for setting expectations that builds trust
✅ How to use tools like Loom to create task SOPs in minutes
✅ Why “doing it all” makes you less effective—not more valuable
Real-Life Story:
Lia shares a powerful story of delegating a high-stakes event (she hated planning!) to a team member—and how managing up the right way not only freed her up, but built stronger trust across the board. This is a must-listen for any leader trying to scale themselves without burning out.
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📧 Want help solving your team’s delegation bottlenecks? Email Lia: [email protected]
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