Ever find yourself thinking, “It’ll be faster if I do it myself”? That one thought, acted on enough times, can become a fast track to burnout. Lately, I’ve heard leaders who are trying to hand off more responsibility say some version of: “I know I need to delegate better, but it’s just so hard.” They know they need to delegate more. The part that often gets overlooked is how much past experiences with delegation shape their willingness to try again. Why delegation feels risky

Most leaders don't know how to start a burnout conversation with employees. Here's how to make it easier — and more effective.