Our CEO Hillary Spreizer contributed to an article at Twin Cities Business Journal. Four business leaders contributed to the article. Here is what Hillary shared:

A third norm that shapes women’s career experiences is the pressure to demonstrate capability at all times — often by taking on more responsibility than is sustainable. In her work with leaders on capacity-building and operational alignment, Hillary Spreizer, CEO and Owner of The Latitude Group, frequently sees how a reluctance to delegate limits leadership bandwidth.

Spreizer’s approach reframes delegation as a growth strategy rather than a vulnerability. To illustrate this shift, she shares: “The tendency to not ask for support for fear of seeming unqualified or unable to deliver is one I see often — and a lesson I’ve had to learn recently.”

She views delegation as a developmental tool, noting, “I’ve reframed delegation as an intentional strategy that empowers someone to learn something new or grow their skill set instead of a sign of weakness or an inability to perform.”

By embracing this mindset, Spreizer has seen meaningful changes on her team. “My team is growing in what they know how to do. I’m not hoarding knowledge, and it’s opened the door to necessary conversations about capacity,” she says.

In Spreizer’s experience, delegation isn’t a concession, but rather a leadership multiplier that builds capability across teams.

Read the full article, with insights from all four business leaders, here.