This episode is a re-release of Ep 274, one of the most popular episodes of The Manager Track podcast. We'll be back with a new episode on January 6, 2025.

But when you’re the one staying late, fixing mistakes, and picking up the slack, that “helpfulness” becomes a leadership trap.

And if you don’t catch it early, it’ll quietly sabotage your team’s growth.

In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona dives into the sneaky habit of self-sacrificing managers who end up doing everyone’s work under the disguise of being “helpful” or “collaborative.”

It might feel like you’re being a servant leader, but really, you’re becoming an overused safety net for everyone else.

What we’ll unpack:

- Why doing your team’s work isn’t helping them (or you)

- The real reason you cave when people push back

- How to stop trading respect for temporary approval

- Why being seen as “nice” isn’t the same as being an effective leader

- The four habits to break the self-sacrificing cycle for good

If you’re tired of staying late, fixing things that shouldn’t be yours, and wondering why you’re the only one drowning, this episode will hit home. You’ll learn how to lead without over-functioning, set better boundaries, and actually develop your team.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE.

- Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 250 - Why “Figure It Out” Doesn’t Work: The Cost of Untrained Managers

- Episode 225- Optimizing Work Dynamics - With Lotus Buckner

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP

Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz

Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass

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The Self-Sacrificing Manager: Breaking the Cycle of Doing Everyone's Work

The Manager Track

The Self-Sacrificing Manager: Breaking the Cycle of Doing Everyone's Work