The Competence Trap: When High Performers Become Bottlenecks Instead of Leaders

In this episode Maureen Metcalf explores the "competence trap"—how high performers become organizational bottlenecks by over-functioning and absorbing work that should build others. She introduces the LEAP framework (Lead, Empower, Align, Persevere) with practical steps to reallocate competence, fix decision rights, and develop team capability so leadership can scale. Listen for research-backed insights, personal stories, and a clear challenge to name one area where you’re over-functioning and intentionally step back to build lasting leadership impact. www.mcm-consultant.com