The Liberating Delegation Scale Template

Helping Liberating Leaders to Guiltlessly Delegate Tasks

Hey Liberating Leaders,

This week's play is The Liberating Delegation Scale.

What you will find in this issue:

• Busting 5 lies Overworied Shepherds believe

• The Liberating Delegation Scale Tool

• The 3 Step Guide to Delegate with tips & examples

• 3 Delegation Scripts to help you delegate without pushbacks.

Let's Dive In!

The Overworked Shepherds Syndrome

The Overworked Shepherds Syndrome is plaguing Christian leaders.

• Working long hours.

• Overwhelmed with responsibilities.

• Persistent exhaustion and burnout.

• Diminished effectiveness in ministry.

• Putting in more hours at the expense of their health.

• Developing resentment towards their team and those they serve.

• Quitting.

A ginormous hurdle that shepherds have to overcome is Delegating.

Christian leaders don't delegate because they believe the lies the enemy tells them through today's culture.

5 Biggest Lies Preventing Christian Leaders from Delegating

Lie #1: I don't Want to Burden Others

Delegation leads to burnout.

Christian leaders know the work of ministry is difficult. They are appreciative of the team members that they have the budget to hire. In fear of losing them, leaders withhold tasks, worrying about the risk of burnout and resentment.

You risk burning yourself while underutilizing your team's resources.

Lie #2: I can't ask my team to do something if I haven't done it.

Leaders who want mastery before delegation create a toxic workplace.

• Leader is a know-it-all.

• Leader micromanages how others do their job.

• Leaders fail to see the diverse talents and perspectives for more creative problem-solving.

Don't try to learn every skill.

Lie #3: I can get everything done if I just work harder.

Effort doesn't solve problems.

Working harder on a solution that doesn't solve a problem isn't going to help anyone. When leaders let tasks pile on, they end up working longer, sacrificing their health, personal relationships, and spiritual maturity. They wither and burn out.

Working harder is not the solution.

Lie #4: If I delegate, people will think I am lazy.

Christian leaders equate delegation with laziness.

Many leaders worry that delegating tasks will make them look lazy. They think being busy equals being valuable. This fear can stop them from sharing work and using their team's skills well. It also slows down the whole organization.

Delegation is not a sign of weakness.

Lie #5: I have to prove my competence

Leaders overwork to prove their competence.

Many leaders feel they must constantly show how capable they are. They take on more work than they can handle, and they don't delegate. Teams are shut out. It also communicates to the team that they need to prove their competence.

Your team lives in fear of disappointing you.

When leaders believe in these lies, the whole organization suffers.

• Fear spreads through the organization.

• The leaders are burning out.

• The team members aren't challenged and they become entitled.

Christian leaders need to delegate for the sake of their health and the health of the organization.

But David, how do you delegate effectively?

You use the Liberating Delegation Scale to evaluate what to delegate and what to keep, and I will also share 3 field-tested scripts for you to use this play immediately.

Are you ready?