Leaders Who Answer Everything Are Developing No One
By Vibhas Ratanjee
Published on March 30, 2026.
The author suggests that leaders who answer everything but themselves are not being successful in their work. Instead, they are experiencing a slow erosion of judgment, which occurs when the organization is moving faster than their own. This is not burnout, but a form of time poverty created by organizational rhythm. Overfull calendars reveal a lack of time for creativity, growth, and judgment calls made without benefit of reflection. The author suggests delegating with transferred judgment, rather than being present in meetings. The solution is to identify one recurring meeting where your presence alters the outcome. If the decision moves forward with the same quality and speed, you've found a facilitation gap.
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