Costs of disengaged managers

Stefan Feuerstein is a leadership expert recognized by Oprah Winfrey as part of her inaugural Super Soul 100 list of awakened leaders elevating humanity. With over two decades of high-stakes leadership experience in humanitarian and private sectors, Stefan has led thousands globally. He is the author of the book "ABC Delegation," which teaches managers and leaders how to leverage delegation to drive engagement, accountability, and outsized returns in business and life.

On this episode we talk about:

• Stefan’s early experiences and the life-altering impact of humanitarian work in Honduras that shaped his leadership philosophy​

• The power of mentorship and how leaders can grow through mutual development relationships​

• Stefan’s ABC Delegation system: clarifying responsibilities and commitments to foster team performance and autonomy​

• How managers can avoid micromanaging and empower teams with trust and accountability​

• The high cost of disengagement in teams and how effective delegation can reverse that trend​

• Practical advice for leaders on communication, responsibility, and fostering growth in employees​

• Why decision-making and unique human perspectives remain crucial in the age of AI and automation​

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Delegation is a key leverage point for business growth, built on clear responsibilities and mutual accountability.​
2.  Active mentorship and genuine listening transform team engagement and individual performance.​
3.  Managers who avoid investing time in delegation risk costly disengagement and turnover within their teams.​

Notable Quotes

•   "Your responsibility is to comply with this. In exchange, I will help you grow and give you more responsibility."​

•   "If you're not doing this, your team is disengaging, and that’s very expensive for you."​

•   "Delegation is not just about tasks; it’s about how we interact daily to drive results and growth."​

Connect with Stefan Feuerstein:

•   Website and Book: https://abcdelegation.com​

•   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-feuerstein-0b35a7117​

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