Episode 161 - The Work You Refuse to Let Go Is Keeping You Stuck

Episode 161 - The Work You Refuse to Let Go Is Keeping You Stuck

June 29, 2026 · 18 min · Season 2026 · Episode 161

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Steve and Jake discuss the importance of delegation and letting go of control for engineers seeking to grow in their careers.

If you want to lead, manage, or grow into higher-impact work, you have to stop doing everything yourself. In this episode, Steve and Jake break down one of the hardest transitions for engineers: letting go of direct control, delegating real work, teaching others, and accepting that people will not do it exactly the way you would. Not theory, practical, tactical advice for engineers who want to stop being the bottleneck and start building capacity. Key Topics Covered • Why technical skill alon...

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Hosts: Steve Maxey, Jake Maxey

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