Go the Distance with Delegation

Delegation Done Right: Giving the Work AND the Credit
Delegation is a crucial leadership skill. It helps us lighten our load, develop our employees, and ultimately grow the organization. But too often, delegation falls short—not because we hand off work, but because we fail to hand off both responsibility and authority. Without both, delegation becomes micromanagement, and instead of empowering our people, we stifle them.
True delegation means trusting your team. It means giving them the authority to make decisions, solve problems, and take ownership. Anything less is just assigning tasks, not developing leaders.
But delegation isn’t complete when the project is done. The final step—one of the most important—is giving away the credit. Acknowledging the hard work of others builds trust, strengthens relationships, and encourages future initiative. It creates an environment where employees feel valued and are willing to step up again.
On the flip side, leaders who delegate but hoard the credit create resentment. Employees begin to feel like workhorses rather than contributors. Over time, this erodes morale, motivation, and loyalty.
So, if you’re delegating to develop your team, go the full distance. Give the work, empower the decision-making, and when success comes—shine the light on those who made it happen. Your leadership will be stronger, your team will be more engaged, and your organization will thrive.
Because great leaders don’t just share the load. They share the spotlight.

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