From Doer to Enabler

When great leaders stop doing it all, their teams start to rise. 

 A Managing Director at a North American asset management firm was known for delivering exceptional results — so much so that their hands-on approach became the standard for their team. 

But when the pathway to promotion stalled, coaching revealed the real issue: they weren’t leading too little, they were doing too much. 

By taking on too many approvals and day-to-day decisions, they had unknowingly become the bottleneck. Together, we audited workflows, clarified ownership, and reset expectations around accountability. The Managing Director learned to shift from being the “doer” to becoming the “enabler” — empowering their team to make decisions, lead projects, and own results. 

The outcome? Their team became more confident and independent. Work moved faster, communication improved, and leadership visibility increased across the organization. 

Sometimes, the next level of leadership isn’t about taking on more — it’s about letting go. 

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