Leadership Paradox #4: Letting Go to Lead More
- Ralph Cochrane
- Aug 19
- 1 min read
You lead better when you let go. Control less. Empower more.
Many of us were promoted because we were excellent doers—detail-driven, reliable, and hands-on. So, when we step into leadership, we default to what we know: staying involved in everything.
But real leadership requires letting go.
Letting go of being the smartest person in the room.Letting go of needing to approve every decision.Letting go of control… to build trust.
Delegation isn’t abdication—it’s empowerment. When you trust your team, they step up. They own their work. And they grow into leaders themselves.
The paradox? By letting go of control, you gain influence, credibility, and team effectiveness.
What’s something you’ve recently let go of as a leader that surprised you with results?
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