The last few years have left many animal health leaders with short staffing and heavy workloads for all team members. Guilt about adding more work to a team member’s to-do list has been a primary obstacle voiced by many leaders, writes Dina Smith.
. . . when unchecked guilt gets in the way of delegating, it’s a no-win situation. Increased leader workload results in anxiety, burnout, and higher-value work going undone. <And> it can have damaging effects on the very team you are trying to protect.”
Source: Harvard Business Review, September 23, 2022. Link. Delegating is a crucial aspect of good leadership; it demonstrates your trust in your team and gives them the opportunity to stretch and grow further in their roles.