New leaders often struggle with delegation, because being the solo superstar is far more familar (and comfortable) than being the coach. In this episode, Jen breaks down the three common delegation mistakes – hoarding, mind-reading, and hovering/vanishing – and how to avoid them using the DEAL framework to improve team performance and avoid frustration. Watch on YouTube at <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@themadeleader">https://www.youtube.com/@themadeleader</a> Find out how you're doing with delegating and 4 other leadership skills through our free GUIDE new leader assessment: <a href= "https://guide.scoreapp.com/">https://guide.scoreapp.com/</a> Connect with Jen: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenparnold/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenparnold/</a> <a href= "https://growthsignals.co/">https://growthsignals.co/</a>

Don't Stay Silent: Why Giving Feedback Matters

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