Stop Dropping the Baton: How Great Staff Earn More Trust | Ep 11

The #1 way staff build trust with their leader is by receiving delegation well — not just taking the task, but owning the responsibility and follow-through.In this episode, Mark, Scott, and Hunter unpack what it actually looks like to “receive the baton” as a staff member. Because delegation only works when the handoff is handled with clarity, pace, and trust — and too often, great leaders delegate well but teams don’t know how to carry the weight.You’ll learn how to:- Understand your leader’s communication style (and why over-communication always wins)- Protect quality and pace so your leader never feels like they need to take the task back- Ask the five clarity questions every receiver needs before saying “got it”- Use the 5 Levels of Delegation so you know exactly what authority you haveSolve problems before escalating them (and use the 1-3-1 method when you can’t)- Build trust by inviting feedback early instead of waiting until it’s “perfect”Whether you’re a senior pastor delegating to your team, a staff pastor carrying major responsibility, or a leader trying to grow in reliability and influence — this episode will help you stop dropping the baton and start earning more trust.