Episode 99: Hate to Delegate
/“The women I work with are very uncomfortable with delegation...I think there’s a sense of wanting to do your best in every sphere of your life and wanting to control that outcome. ”
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“Men are raised to believe that it’s okay to receive support, and women are raised to believe that they are the ones who have to give support. ”
A lot of women admit it: we have trouble delegating. How many times have you said, "It's just easier if I do it"? But you can't pull off a senior role - or avoid burnout - without giving some of your work to other people. In this show we look at the cultural reasons why women shy away from delegation, and how we can get more comfortable with it.
My guests are coach and consultant Rachael Ellison and management professor Jodi Detjen.
You can also read a transcript of the show.