Get Out of the Way After You Delegate

President Harry S. Truman had a small wooden sign on his desk that stated "THE BUCK STOPS HERE". His desk displayed this sign throughout his administration. It's a good motto -- a motto all leaders should follow. Many interpret this motto not only as a reason to take responsibility of all things that happen in your jurisdiction, but to also hold a death grip on all details. Delegation becomes impossible. Oversight is required. The leader maintains control. This interpretation is the birth of a micro-manager—and nobody likes a micro-manager.