In this episode of Root Issue Radio, Jill Young and Sue Hawkes continue their conversation on the five leadership abilities, focusing on predicting as a key part of healthy issue solving. They explore how leaders can think clearly about both short-term and long-term needs without overwhelming the team or turning every idea into an immediate action item.

Jill and Sue talk about the difference between what is urgent now and what belongs on a future rock, highlighting the discipline needed to keep the 90-day focus clean and manageable. They share how leaders often overestimate what can be done right now and underestimate what is possible over time, which can create burnout and scatter team energy.

The conversation also introduces the idea of a “pocket rock,” where a leader takes on a future-sized project that really belongs in the long-term plan. Jill and Sue use this as a reminder that good prediction protects focus, preserves energy, and keeps teams aligned on what matters most right now.

Listener Takeaway

Strong leadership means knowing what to solve now, what to defer, and what to hold for the future. When teams predict well, they stay focused, protect energy, and solve the right issues at the right time

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In this episode of Root Issue Radio, Jill Young and Sue Hawkes explore why capable leaders sometimes start to feel like the “wrong person in the wrong seat.” They dig into how overcommitting, taking on too many “coulds,” and failing to delegate can drain energy, cloud judgment, and create burnout.

Jill and Sue unpack the shift from being a highly capable doer to becoming a leader who must ask for help, delegate well, and focus on what truly belongs in their genius zone. They also discuss how psychological safety, simplicity, and self-awareness help leaders stay grounded and solve issues with more clarity and less frustration.

Listener Takeaway

Great leadership is not about doing more; it is about doing the right things, at the right level, with the right support. When leaders simplify, delegate wisely, and stay in their energy zone, they create more clarity, more joy, and better results.

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