91: The Most Dangerous Habit in Operations Leadership

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Ever been the only lifeguard at a packed pool? You’re perched up high, scanning every corner, whistle ready, always on alert. 

At first, it’s fun. But after a while, you realize you’re just stuck. You can’t be everywhere and jump in every time something happens. And if you try, you just wear yourself out. And honestly, something still going to slip through the cracks.

Leading operations can feel exactly like that: Always on edge, always ready to dive in. But here’s the thing: nobody wants someone watching over their shoulder like that all the time. People need room to try things out and even mess up a little to find their own way.

In this episode, I’m talking about the most dangerous habit in ops leadership: over-responsibility, and how to finally let your team take a shift in the chair.