Bottlenecks
The Cost of Always Being the Backup Plan
When the business depends on you to catch everything, it quietly taxes your energy and focus. This is how to identify the "always on" pressure and relieve it.
Bottlenecks
September 18, 2025The Cost of Always Being the Backup Plan
Being the safety net feels responsible, but it drains focus. The team needs confidence in the path so you can step back.
Create clear escalation rules and shared checklists so issues resolve without defaulting to you.
- Define what truly needs your input and what does not.
- Give the team a way to decide without waiting.
- Review outcomes weekly, not every hour.