The Pit of Doing More...

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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