If Every Decision Comes to You, It's Probably Your Fault

If Every Decision Comes to You, It's Probably Your Fault

Many leaders believe they're demonstrating commitment by being involved in every important decision. But what if that behaviour is actually holding the organisation back?

In this episode, Nick shares the story of a business owner who believed responsible leadership meant approving every decision. Over eighteen months of coaching, that belief changed—and so did the business.

This isn't an episode about delegation. It's about the subtle ways leaders unintentionally teach people to become dependent, and what happens when they instead give permission for judgement, ownership and leadership to grow.

In this episode

00:00 Welcome and Premise

01:01 When Everything Comes to You

02:29 The Three Month Test

03:09 How Leaders Create Dependency

03:59 Rewiring Decisions Daily

05:15 Results of Letting Go

06:12 Permission Builds Culture

07:04 Three Questions to Practice

07:43 Final Thought and Next Steps

08:25 Subscribe and Release Schedule

Questions for Reflection

  • Do people genuinely need my approval, or have they simply learned to ask?
  • What behaviours am I rewarding without realising it?
  • Am I developing decision-makers or creating dependency?
  • If I stepped away for three months, what would continue—and what would stop?

Important Links

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