How I Stopped Being the Escape Hatch for My Team | Ep. 354

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe The difference between leaders who grow and those who plateau is learning how to step back and trust their teams. In this episode, Leila breaks down how leaders can shift from being the star player to being the coach. She emphasizes the power of delegating decisions (not just tasks) and creating psychological safety so that teams can perform without constant oversight.In this episode00:00 The Phil Jackson paradox: change how you think about yourself06:56 Psychological safety: the foundation of high-performing teams08:19 Practical steps to delegate better 10:02 The "iceberg illusion" of leadership14:32 Applying the Triangle Offense system of leadership15:59 Delegating leadership decisions and not just tasksMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acqDISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.