03/31/2025

Why Delegating Makes for Better Leaders

Done right, delegation is a path to leadership development

Good leaders understand two frustrating things instinctively: They don’t know everything, and they cannot do everything.

Solving the first issue is straightforward: Build teams with knowledge and expertise, and call on them often. The second one is trickier. Leaders often want to be hands-on and struggle to delegate. Behaving that way means they know what’s happening at all times, but it sows distrust. Moreover, it keeps leaders from growing.

At Fast Company, Humaniz CEO Chris Giannos frames delegation as a form of professional development for leaders. Describing it as "reverse mentoring," he writes that leaders can support their teams by hosting regular knowledge exchanges about new trends and strategies. "This fosters a culture of shared learning and mutual respect, allowing leaders to stay informed while empowering their teams to take ownership of their expertise," Giannos writes.

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