Letting go isn’t just about productivity. For high-achievers, it can feel like losing who you are.

In today’s episode, host Shawn Michael unpacks “The Delegation Deception”—why leaders grip so tight, and how to release control without losing confidence. You’ll learn why delegation often threatens your self-concept and what to do when “letting go” feels more like disappearing.

🎯 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• Why delegation triggers identity panic in high-performers
• The hidden ego layer behind “I’ll just do it myself”
• How to release without shrinking your role or impact

✅ This Episode Will Help You:

• Detach from control without losing leadership
• Redefine your value beyond doing everything yourself
• Create space for growth—yours and your team’s

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📌 On the Next Episode:

Tune in tomorrow for "Relationship ROI: Are Your Connections Fueling or Draining Your Vision?"—where we’ll unpack the real cost of stagnant partnerships.

✨ Reflection Prompts

Release with power. These prompts will help you spot what’s really underneath:

• Spot It: What task or role do you struggle to let go of—and why?
• Separate It: What belief are you carrying about what delegation says about you?
• Share It: Who could you trust more with something you’re currently holding too tightly?
• Identity Check: Who are you without this role? What deeper part of you remains?

🏃‍♂️ Exercises

Lead without losing yourself. These steps will help you practice letting go with purpose:

• Spot Step (10 minutes): Write down one thing you’ve been holding onto that no longer requires you.
• Separate Move (5 minutes): Journal what you fear will happen if you stop doing it. What identity are you attached to?
• Share Lift (1 day): Choose one part to delegate or share—then follow through with trust and clarity.
• Release Cue (Ongoing): Use a phrase like “Let go to grow” or “I lead through space” when the urge to grip shows up.