Capacity isn't how much work a leader can take on. It's how much responsibility they can carry while still leading well.

How much responsibility can you carry and still lead well? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Brent Running for a practical conversation about leadership capacity, responsibility, and what happens when good leaders carry more than they were prepared to carry. Centered around this week’s quote, “Capacity isn't how much work a leader can take on. It's how much responsibility they can carry while still leading well.” — Brent Running, they talk about it and unpack the difference between doing more and leading better. Brent brings real-world insight from more than 20 years leading in distribution operations and production… sharing how leaders can recognize when they are nearing capacity and why over-functioning can quietly pull them away from the work only they can do. They also talk about how leadership capacity can be developed, why delegation matters, and how leaders can protect their energy while still growing their influence and developing others. If you’ve ever felt like you were carrying too much, this episode will help you think differently about responsibility, capacity, and what it means to lead well for the long haul. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: [email protected] Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Brent Running (LinkedIn; [email protected]; 5CsdevelopmentFlywheel.runningtolead.com; Running to Lead app) Edited by Brandon Manzano.