337: Never Delegate Again—Unless You're Doing It Like This

What if delegation wasn’t about getting tasks off your plate, but about helping your people grow? This episode explores a powerful reframe of delegation as a leadership tool for development. Brad Federman shares insights from his book Never Delegate Again, challenging outdated models like the Eisenhower Matrix and offering a modern, growth-oriented approach that builds both people and performance. He introduces the Growth Matrix, a practical framework for assigning tasks in ways that stretch capabilities while avoiding overload or misalignment.  You’ll hear real-life stories that bring Brad’s strategies to life, including how he helped a burned-out employee reclaim her career path and why feedback needs to be treated like a long-term investment.   We discuss the mindset shifts required for effective leadership today, such as prioritizing coaching over control and seeing possibility in others. This conversation is a must-listen for leaders who want to empower their teams, build emotional intelligence, and lead with purpose in a fast-changing world.  Brad is the founder of PerformancePoint, a firm dedicated to helping organizations engage employees, strengthen customer relationships, and cultivate resilient, collaborative cultures through effective leadership.   You’ll discover: Why traditional delegation models are no longer effectiveThe critical role of mindset in leadership successHow to use the Growth Matrix to assign tasks for developmentHow to coach your team for confidence, not just complianceWhat "investment feedback" looks like in practice Check out all the episodes Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Meredith on LinkedIn Follow Meredith on Twitter Download the free ebook Listen Like a Pro