Delegation: Building Skills, Trust, and Future Leaders

In this month’s LeaderGov podcast, Mr. Bill Stark, co-founder of LeaderGov, and Ms. Lindsay Snyder welcomed Mr. Matthew Lue, Chief Financial Officer for the City of Columbia, Missouri, (population 130,000) to discuss the vital leadership practice of delegation.

Mr. Lue shared how effective delegation not only frees a leader’s time but also develops staff, builds trust, and prepares the next generation of leaders.

Mr. Lue, who oversees a Finance department of approximately 80 employees in a city with over 1,600 – 2,000 employees, emphasized that his responsibility is to “leave the city in better hands” by equipping his team for future leadership. Delegation, he noted, instills pride in employees, gives them ownership of important work, and helps them grow professionally.

Key Insights from Mr. Lue:

• Know your team: Leaders should spend time observing and engaging with employees to understand both their strengths and areas for g
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