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Codie A. Sanchez has a radar for A-players. If you’re not one, you’re not getting in the door. She’s built a team that moves fast, thinks strategically, and cares deeply. It’s not about free donuts. It’s about high standards and real results. We’re proud to be part of her talent stack. Here’s how she thinks about building teams that actually work.

When Chef Grant Achatz was diagnosed with tongue cancer, he had one terrifying thought: “If I lose the ability to taste, I lose everything.” But The Alinea Group didn’t fall apart. The restaurants got stronger. Because he’d already started building something many high performers avoid—a team that could carry the standard without needing his control. 🎥 How the 3-star Michelin chef scaled without sacrificing excellence: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gg8TYrZi This episode breaks down: → Why delegation isn’t the enemy of precision → How Chef prepared his team to lead without him → The mindset shift that turned a crisis into a turning point #ArtOfDelegation #AthenaDelegation

Adam Grant believes working smarter starts with delegating better. But most of us still try to do it all. It’s not just about handing off tasks. It’s about what we could accomplish and who we can become. If only our time reflected our values instead of our to-dos. Do you have what you need to do more—and make it mean more?

What does support really look like? At Athena, it means investing in our people’s growth in real, tangible ways. Like fully sponsoring their MBA journey—and bringing them to Oxford to see just how far they can go. For the second time, our Athena Scholars joined Metis College in London for an immersive learning experience. A space to think bigger, challenge assumptions, and return ready to lead with fresh perspective. Because continuous learning isn’t just encouraged here. It’s part of how we build the future. #AthenaLife #RealizeMore #Oxford #ContinuousLearning #AthenaScholars #LiveBetter

Joel Nied has closed countless deals. Startups. Acquisitions. Multi-party closings with teams scattered across the country. His secret: Delegation with selective oversight. He doesn’t just assign work. He confers power while he does it. 🎥 Watch how he does it: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gfxcTyG8 This episode breaks down: → How Joel builds trust across teams he’s never met in person → Why mentorship means more than micromanagement → What most leaders get wrong about “dumping” vs. delegating #ArtOfDelegation #AthenaDelegation

Jody Goehring owns 60+ Five Guys restaurants across 7 states. He’s also a Navy Reservist and managing partner at Hyde Park Ventures. But earlier in his career? He was the one taking out the trash. Not because he wanted control. Because he couldn’t afford not to. Too much depended on him. Until he built a team he could trust. 🎥 Here’s how he scaled without losing what he loves: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gJtzEF_5 This episode breaks down: → How he beat burnout → The framework he uses to delegate at scale → Why trust is the foundation of every high-performing business #ArtofDelegation #AthenaDelegation

Leadership in a crisis is about coordinated action. Leadership at scale is something else entirely. Erin Stratta, MD has done both. She’s led emergency responses in 30 different countries and managed thousands of people. But she says the key to doing it all isn’t micromanagement. It’s trust, emotional intelligence, and the ability to invite questions instead of just giving orders. 🎥 Watch the full episode → https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eKafpSZM Dr. Stratta reflects on: → The discipline of staying calm in chaos → Building systems that scale across continents → And why communication—not control—is the real skill of a leader #ArtofDelegation #AthenaDelegation

Jamie Golombek is a tax expert, CPA, and one of Canada’s most in-demand speakers. But how does he show up on stage prepared and (somehow) still make it to a concert the night before? Delegation—with authenticity. In Art of Delegation, Jamie shares how trusting his team, bringing his full self to work, and letting go of perfectionism helped him: → Save time without losing quality → Create space for better ideas → And build a team that makes him better 🎥 Watch the full episode: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gqvuWB9V #ArtofDelegation #AthenaDelegation

Will was hesitant to delegate payments. Too sensitive. Too risky. But with the right system—secure, transparent, and built with his Athena assistant Grace—he now signs off on every payment with confidence. No errors. No stress. Just hours back each week. Watch how one simple shift multiplied Will’s time across multiple businesses. Learn more at athena.com

How does a chronic procrastinator become one of the most-read cultural commentators on the internet? Tim Urban didn’t do it alone. In this episode of The Art of Delegation, he shares the trap most high-performers fall into: “If you want it done right, do it yourself.” But delegation isn’t just about offloading tasks. It’s about building trust. Tim talks creative space, failure, the “Instant Gratification Monkey,” and why leaders must reason from first principles if they want to do their best work. 🎥 Watch the full episode → https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gDnmEksr #ArtofDelegation #AthenaDelegation