E15 Stop Doing It All: Delegate Better, Lead Bigger

Moving from “I’ll just do it myself” to true leadership is a skill, and delegation is the lever. In this episode of Lead with Spark, Lynsey shares a simple four-step handoff loop - Select, Scope, Support, Spotlight - that turns tasks into growth without letting anyone down. You’ll learn how to use the Eisenhower model (urgent vs. important) to decide what to delegate, how to give a clear, kind overview that sets people up to win, and how to coach without micromanaging so quality stays high.

Lynsey gets real about the shift from individual contributor to leader, that awkward phase where yesterday’s peers are today’s team and why delegating isn’t “bossing people around,” it’s building people up. You’ll hear practical examples from work and home (hello, Kitchen CEO) and guidance for individual contributors who want to share work through pairing, internships, and strength-based task swaps.

We’ll also name the common barriers like perfectionism, fear of losing control, speed addiction, peer discomfort and reframe them with tools that protect excellence and your energy. Finally, Lynsey ties delegation to Spark (values, superpowers, non-negotiables) so you lead intentionally, free up time for the highest-priority work only you can do, and strengthen executive presence through calm clarity and visible development.

Perfect for women in leadership, managers, and high-performing ICs who want momentum without burnout and a team that grows because you do.

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