192. Don't Take On All of Your Team's Challenges as Your Own
Think about when you\u2019ve been in the situation with a team member where they tell you about a challenge they\u2019re having and then turn it over to you. It might have happened so quickly you didn\u2019t even realize they had done it. Or you might be so good at putting out fires in the office that you didn\u2019t consider until now that it had been turned over to you. \n\nThis episode shares why you shouldn't take on all of your team's challenges as your own--and what to do instead. \n\nRemember, as a leader, your is not to solve problems, but to help your team become better problem solvers.\n\nYour One Bold Move: Coach your team members to handle their own challenges by giving them the responsibility, support, and encouragement they need.\n\nFor more on this topic, check out the HBR article "Who's Got the Monkey?" I mentioned in the episode, included on my website in the 6 Articles to Help You Be the Best Boss You Can Be: https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2021/4/2/6-articles-to-help-you-be-the-best-boss-you-can-be