James: You are absolutely correct in your comments. Delegation can be difficult at first because you do experience a sense of guilt. Once you begin to see the positive impact on employee morale, employee skill levels, readiness for promotions,and items off your plate, the more inclined you will be to recognize the value of delegating. In fact, to fail to delegate is a disservice to your employees. It is an opportunity for them to gain visibility within the organization when they are asked to step in and take on a new task. We all need new challenges to keep our interest high. As long as you continue to provide the support and acknowledgement, employees will readily accept the new opportunities.