Stop taking over: how founders help their teams take responsibility
In the past, people have pointed out that I say yes to helping too readily. I enjoy getting things done. If someone needs support and I can see a way forward, stepping in feels useful. But that instinct has a cost when helping becomes taking over. My own priorities wait, while the other person loses an opportunity to develop their judgement and confidence. For founders, this can become a familiar pattern. People bring you problems, you provide the answers and more decisions c