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My team expects me to solve all their problems—help!

My team expects me to solve all their problems—help!

Update: 2025-08-21
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Today’s letter-writer has become a human “answer machine”: She’s her team’s first (and only) stop to get questions answered and problems solved. But these constant interruptions are leaving her with no time to do her own work, and making her question her skills as a manager. Listen in as Jen and Sara help this manager see that sometimes, stepping back is actually the best support you can give your team.
 

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My team expects me to solve all their problems—help!

My team expects me to solve all their problems—help!

Jen Dionisio, Sara Wachter-Boettcher