Many agency leaders fall into the trap of thinking, “It’s faster to do it myself,” especially when deadlines loom and standards are high. But while handling work personally may feel efficient in the moment, it’s one of the fastest paths to burnout — and it prevents your team from growing into the strong contributors you need them to be. By addressing the root causes behind this instinct, from conflict avoidance to unclear role balance to gaps in people development, leaders can shift from short-term speed to long-term capacity and impact.