Why Great Problem Solvers Struggle to Build Great Teams

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Leadership Unlocked: The Operating System Every Tired Executive Leader Needs to Delegate Effectively & Foster Accountability

Dusty Holcomb, Leadership Systems & Delegation Expert

32 episodes

3 days ago

Leadership Unlocked is a leadership podcast about the moments that shape how real leaders grow. Hosted by executive coach & strategist Dusty Holcomb, it features real stories and honest conversations with CEOs, founders, and senior leaders navigating real-world challenges and growth. Each episode delivers real-world leadership insights, stories from leaders in the field, and practical tools for high-performing teams—making it a must-listen for anyone serious about leadership development. Whether you're leading a company, a team, or yourself, you'll walk away with something you can use right now. New episodes weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts or visit ArcqusGroup.com/podcast to learn more.

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Why Great Problem Solvers Struggle to Build Great Teams - E30

Leadership Unlocked: The Operating System Every Tired Executive Leader Needs to Delegate Effectively & Foster Accountability

22 minutes

1 week ago

Why Great Problem Solvers Struggle to Build Great Teams - E30

Dusty goes solo to challenge one of leadership’s most common traps—the instinct to swoop in and solve every problem. Drawing from hard-earned lessons and real-world research, he reveals how rescuing team members doesn’t make them stronger—it makes them dependent. In this episode, Dusty introduces his Choice Enablement Model, a practical framework that replaces control with empowerment and transforms teams from compliant followers into confident decision-makers. Through candid stories—including the painful lesson of trying to “save” a high performer who ultimately failed—he shows how great leaders don’t create success for others; they create the conditions where others can choose success for themselves. Dusty breaks down the three core responsibilities of every leader: providing the right information, expanding perspective, and creating accountability that honors choice. It’s a mindset shift from being the hero who fixes everything to the builder who multiplies capability. For leaders ready to scale impact without carrying everything alone, this episode offers a roadmap to move from problem-solver to choice-enabler—and build something that lasts.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) – The Problem with Solving Problems

(03:54) – The Choice Enablement Model

(06:47) – Creating Space for New Perspectives

(09:59) – Accountability and Consequences

(15:13) – Practical Steps for Leaders

Key Topics Discussed:

Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership

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