The hardest part of growth no one talks about

A few years ago, I had a moment of realization.

I was doing everything I thought I was supposed to do—leading, building, pushing forward—but I felt stuck. Not because I wasn’t putting in the work, but because I was carrying things that weren’t mine to carry.

Leadership isn’t just about doing more. It’s about doing the right things.

Growth Requires Letting Go

For most of my career, I believed success came from taking on more responsibility. More control, more involvement, more oversight. If something wasn’t working, my instinct was to double down.

But here’s what I’ve learned: real growth happens when we start letting go.

Not everything needs our attention. Not every decision needs our approval. And not every challenge needs to be ours to solve.

The best leaders I know focus on what only they can do—building relationships, driving vision, and empowering the right people to take ownership.

The Invisible Weight We Carry

Many CEOs and sales leaders I talk to feel this same pressure. They’re trying to grow their business but still doing things the way they did 10 years ago. Their calendars are packed, their attention is scattered, and they wonder why things aren’t moving forward.

The weight we carry isn’t always about the work itself. It’s about the fear of letting go.

? What if someone else doesn’t do it the way we would?

? What if things go wrong?

? What if stepping back makes us less valuable?

But the irony is, holding on too tightly is what holds us back.

The Shift That Changed Everything

I started asking myself a new question.

What is the one thing only I can do?

For me, that meant stepping away from things that drained me and doubling down on what moved the needle—teaching, building connections, sharing insights, and helping others step into their own strengths.

And that’s when momentum started to happen.

What Are You Holding Onto?

If you feel like you’re carrying too much, you probably are. Growth isn’t about doing more, it’s about clearing space for what matters most.

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