Most leaders rise because they’re excellent problem-solvers . But ironically, this skill becomes their biggest liability at the top. Why? Because executives who try to fix everything : Disempower teams Burn themselves out Miss the strategic forest for the operational trees The Hero Complex Many senior leaders unknowingly carry a “hero” mindset : “If I don’t step in, it won’t get done right.” But leadership isn’t about fixing everything — it’s about enabling others to fix . The Cost of Over-Involvement When executives: Solve every issue Attend every meeting Approve every decision ...they create a dependency culture , where the team stops thinking and starts waiting. Delegation as a Strategic Tool True leadership lies in: Building decision-makers , not followers Prioritizing the 20% of problems that impact 80% of outcomes Stepping back to let the team grow — and learn from small failures How to Escape the Trap Audit ...
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