James, Delegation can be difficult. If you can get beyond the guilt, though, and begin to recognize and understand the value that delegation brings to the employee, it becomes easier. There needs to be some thought put into what to delegate and to whom. Everyone is not ready to take on additional tasks. Nor is every task appropriate for delegation. A big part of the process should be the consideration of the staff development needs of a particular individual employee. Matching up the task with those development needs creates that win-win, which is so important. You talk about over investing yourself in the task. That gets better with practice and as you get to know the skills and talents of your staff. How much can they take on? How much direction to they need? Which task is most appropriate for delegating? Learning how to be that "guide on the side" takes time and practice. Good luck as you practice your delegation skills. Pat