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When leaders build teams they can trust, they unlock not only organizational impact—but personal freedom. In this powerful episode, Eric Bensley, Head of Global Product Marketing at Asana, breaks down what it truly takes to lead a high-performing team you can count on, even during critical launches and high-stakes moments.

This conversation goes beyond theory. It’s a practical, honest look at the tension between control and empowerment, and the kind of leadership mindset required to scale trust, quality, and ownership across a team.

Key Points:

• Why the ultimate cost of a low-performing team is borne by the leader
• How to climb the “trust ladder” with your team—from run-rate tasks to high-stakes, ambiguous initiatives
• The mindset shift from doing the work to empowering others to lead and own outcomes
• A practical framework for coaching independence without sacrificing quality
• How to balance asking vs. telling when developing emerging leaders
• The hidden cost of perfectionism and how to replace control with purpose
• Why vulnerability is the gateway to growing your people—and your impact

This is a must-listen for leaders ready to elevate their team’s performance without burning out or bottlenecking progress. Unlock a new level of leadership by learning how to delegate trust, not just tasks.

Connect with Eric on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbensley/

Rusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success while working less and enjoying it more. That's real freedom.

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