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How to Manage a Boss Who Is a Chronic Under-Delegator
Lucas and Luna tackle a tricky workplace dynamic: the boss who just won't let go of tasks you could handle. They explore why some managers hoard responsibility, drawing on a 2024 Harvard Business Review study that found 58% of employees report a manager who under-delegates. The hosts dissect a real-world case from a mid-sized tech firm in Austin, where a VP of Engineering refused to assign key deliverables to her team, leading to burnout and a 23% drop in team velocity over two quarters. Lucas explains the psychology behind the behavior—often a mix of perfectionism and fear of losing…
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