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The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

Release Date: 04/14/2025

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EPISODE 383: Have you ever wondered how to stop micromanaging and finally take a break from your business? What if you could step away and trust your team to handle things?

In this week’s episode, I sit down with our coaches, Leyah Hostetter and Monish Khadye, to talk about how to delegate effectively without losing control.

We’ll break down a simple yet powerful mindset shift: Leadership isn’t about doing everything or being the best; it’s about building systems and empowering your team.

Learn how practical tools, like the Accountability Chart, Strategic Planning Guide, and Nail the Handoff, are all designed to help you delegate the right way. Plus, we’ll teach you how to articulate your vision to your team and create a team that works autonomously.

Tune in now!

 

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Leadership myths debunked (03:35)

Why great leaders delegate (06:21)

Franklin Covey’s four roles of leadership (09:30)

Using the accountability chart and the “Big Five” (12:05)

Delegating the “how” and focusing on the “why” (14:42)

Articulating your vision to your team (20:56)

How to create a team that works autonomously (31:06)

Fostering a culture of accountability (41:41)

Impact of effective delegation (46:03)

Episode wrap-up (50:18)

 

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