Your quality of life as a leader is directly tied to how well you leverage your team.
Two real client stories illustrate this concept, one of which demonstrates the Success Trifecta—being more successful at work, working less, and actually enjoying your job.
But how do you get there? This episode dives deep into the essential skillset and mindset needed to delegate effectively, empower your team, and create sustainable success without burnout. You'll discover why the goal isn’t just delivering high-quality work—it’s building a high-performing, empowered team that lifts the whole organization.
What You’ll Learn:
🔺 What the Success Trifecta is—and why most leaders believe it's impossible.
🔧 The two critical skills every leader must master: Setting Clear Expectations and Holding Accountability.
🧠 How your mindset and beliefs about performance, failure, and control could be limiting your growth.
🚫 Why "fixing it yourself" undermines your team (and what to do instead).
🔄 The role of resilience in becoming a more strategic, less reactive leader.
🔁 How to rewire your beliefs for sustainable success—both for you and your team.
Key Quote:
"Your job is not to deliver perfect work. Your job is to build a team that can." — Rusty Gaillard
Rusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success while working less and enjoying it more. That's real freedom.
Get more leadership tips to grow your skillset and mindset at rustygaillard.com, and follow Rusty on LinkedIn.
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