We’ve all heard the praise: “You’re so reliable!” “What would we do without you?” But being the go-to person in your organisation isn’t always the badge of honour it seems.
Here are some hidden costs:
- Burnout: Constantly solving others’ problems can leave you drained and overwhelmed.
- Stunted team growth: When you’re always the solution, colleagues miss opportunities to develop their own skills.
- Career stagnation: Ironically, being too good at your current role can hinder promotion prospects.
- Work-life imbalance: The “always available” mentality often bleeds into personal time.
- Reduced innovation: When you’re constantly putting out fires, there’s little time for strategic thinking or creativity.
The solution? Learn to delegate, set boundaries, and empower others. It’s not about being less valuable—it’s about creating more value across your entire team.
Have you experienced these costs?
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