Dusty goes solo to unpack one of the most common traps leaders fall into—confusing what they’re good at with what they’re called to. He reflects on the hard shift from doing the work to directing the work, and the uncomfortable but necessary discipline of stepping away from tasks that once defined his value. From triathlon training to lessons learned at leadership retreats, Dusty shares how reclaiming focus, guarding energy, and building simple systems can help leaders stop diluting their impact and start maximizing it. He explores the difference between activity and effectiveness, and why delegation isn’t selfish—it’s stewardship. This episode is a call to move from busyness to boldness, and a reminder that great leadership is less about doing more and more about doing what matters most.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00 ) – The Trap of Doing It All

(02:04 ) – Intentional Investment of Time

(05:04 ) – Sharpening the Right Skills

(11:42 ) – The Competency Trap

(13:02 ) – Practical Steps to Delegate Effectively

Key Topics Discussed:

Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership

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