Leaders shouldn’t think for their teams. If you’re constantly stepping in, doing the work, or explaining each step, it’s either a clarity issue or a capability gap. Great leaders act like coaches—setting clear expectations, equipping their teams, and then stepping back. True leadership is about developing others, not doing their jobs for them.

Napoleon delayed opening his mail for three weeks, realizing most problems resolved themselves. This leadership lesson reminds us to resist the pull of urgency and focus on what truly matters. Leaders don’t need to solve every issue—they need to build teams that can. By shifting crises into coaching moments, leaders create decision-makers, strengthen resilience, and keep the mission front and center.