The Science of Letting Go

Panel 2: Delegation & Identity

 

Welcome to The Science of Letting Go, a new conversation series hosted by Emily Morgan. In this series, Emily sits down with Dr. Ross Blankenship, Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal and Dr. Hayley Blunden, while they explore the psychology of resilience and the human dynamics that influence why leaders hold on. We also uncovered the growth that emerges when they choose to let go—and how that choice reshapes their leadership.
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What You'll Learn

  • Why leaders resist letting go, and the emotional roots behind it
  • How research on grief and resilience applies directly to leadership
  • How to delegate to strengthen trust and credibility rather than damage it
Most leaders know they need to delegate, but the real challenge isn’t dialing in the task list, it’s the mindset shift. Letting go asks leaders to trust others, loosen control, and step into a new kind of leadership. In this session, you’ll learn how to recognize resistance, build resilience, and use delegation as a path to stronger teams and greater impact.
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Meet the Speakers

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Dr. Ross Blankenship

author of ‘Everyday Leadership’

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Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal

author of ‘5 Practices of Resilient Leaders’

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Dr. Hayley Blunden

Assistant Professor at American University

Resources:

Check out Ross's book on Amazon, Everyday Leadership or subscribe to his exclusive Substack.

Resources:

Check out Taryn's #1 WSJ Bestselling book on resilience: 5 Practices of Highly Resilient Leaders

Access Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi Mastermind, Your Story is Your Strength, for 14 days for $1.

Resources:

Learn more about Hayley's research around the impact of delegation: The downside of decision delegation. For her full list of research visit https://www.hayleyblunden.com/.