Leadership Unlocked: The Stories That Shape Great Leaders The Burn Out Trap: Doing It All Is Doing It Wrong - E14
Aug 6, 2025
Dusty dives into the common pitfall of confusing skills with leadership callings. He shares insights from triathlon training to illustrate the importance of focusing on high-impact tasks. The discussion unveils the 'competency trap,' where leaders cling to familiar tasks that drain their energy. Dusty emphasizes delegation as a means to empower teams, stressing it's not selfish but a crucial aspect of stewardship. Ultimately, he encourages leaders to shift from busyness to boldness, prioritizing what truly matters in leadership.
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Good At ≠ Best Use Of Time
- Just because you're good at something doesn't mean it's the best use of your time.
- Dusty frames time and energy as intentional investments that require circuit breakers to prevent dilution of value.
Dilution Of Value Kills Impact
- The real problem is dilution of value when leaders spend time on non-unique tasks.
- Focus on the things only you can do to preserve clarity and strategic thinking.
Double Down On Your Strengths
- Invest your scarce hours in your highest-impact skills rather than raising mediocre skills.
- Make your seven a nine instead of turning a four into an unremarkable six.