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Great leaders don't guard opportunities, they give right-sized challenges and grow new leaders.
by Drew Robbins
3 min read
Take The Lead
When the same few people get the big assignments, others wait on the sidelines and growth stalls. Create momentum by placing smart bets on developing teammates.
When the same few people get the big assignments, others wait on the sidelines and growth stalls. The path to stronger teams is not more heroics. It is steady chances to stretch with real support. This happens with clear outcomes, checkpoints, and visible support that turn a risk into a runway for someone's growth.
As a leader, create momentum for someone by placing right-sized, smart bets and standing with that person as they learn. Hand a developing teammate the customer project, prepare together, and debrief. Offer an adjacent partner the next pilot, define success in one sentence, and stay available.
You also have power here to ask for a stretch and name the support you need to succeed.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
— Simon Sinek, Leaders Eat Last
Who will you bet on this month, and what support will you give, and if you are ready to be stretched, what bet will you ask for today?
Try This
Assign one right-sized stretch with two checkpoints. Individuals, request one stretch and propose the support you need.
Notice What Happens
Confidence rises, ownership grows, and speed improves when support meets stretch.
Share or Reflect
Share a time someone bet on you or you bet on someone else, and what changed.
Keep Going
Keep a simple rotation of stretch opportunities so growth is shared and visible.
If this resonates, share with your network so more leaders place the bet and more people get their shot.
