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The TEST Method: A Delegation Framework Every Leader Needs to Know (Day 3 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
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Day 3 of the 12 Days of Leadership
The TEST Method: A Delegation Framework Every Leader Needs to Know (Day 3 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
If you're overwhelmed, stretched thin, or constantly doing tasks your team could be doing, this episode is your permission slip to step into real leadership — not constant doing.
On Day 3 of the 12 Days of Leadership series, we’re diving into one of the most powerful (and most avoided!) leadership skills: delegation. Whether you're a new manager learning how to lead for the first time or a seasoned leader trying to get out of the weeds, today’s episode gives you a simple, repeatable framework you can use immediately.
You’ll learn my signature TEST Method of Delegation:
T — Teachable
E — Excited
S — Strength
T — Try (Willingness)
This framework helps you decide what to delegate, who to delegate to, and how to do it in a way that builds trust, confidence, and capability on your team — not micromanagement, confusion, or rework.
We’ll also cover:
✨ Why leaders struggle to delegate (and how to overcome the mental barriers)
✨ How to avoid burnout through task redistribution
✨ How delegation increases efficiency, accountability, and team ownership
✨ The 80/20 rule: When “good enough” is the right standard
✨ How delegation frees you to focus on strategic leadership and long-term impact
If you want to stop firefighting, lead more intentionally, protect your energy, and focus on higher-value work, today’s episode will change everything.
👉 Keywords: delegation framework, how to delegate as a new manager, leadership delegation tips, avoid burnout at work, leadership development for managers, improving team accountability, prioritization for leaders, effective leadership skills, management training, productivity for leaders, executive leadership development
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