In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the focus was on delegation—why it’s so difficult, how to improve, and what leadership looks like when you let go. Shawn admitted his own struggles as a restaurant owner trying to juggle manager and owner duties, and how becoming a father forced him to rethink what he should hand off. Midway through, he even delegated hosting to Chris Tripoli so he could step away for a call—putting the lesson into practice. Guests added their own insights: the trap of being an “owner–manager,” the power of clear checklists, and what it feels like to be on the receiving end of delegation. The conversation made clear that letting go isn’t about pushing tasks down—it’s about trust, communication, and systems that allow both leaders and teams to thrive.
Listen to the replay of the latest room where the participants discussed community service and follow Cali BBQ Media to keep up with the latest and join the rooms to tell your story and have your voice heard
Every Wednesday and Friday at 10am PT, Shawn Walchef hosts the Rising Tides Live room streaming with StreamYard on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and more. Leading voices in hospitality, and otherwise, from near and far join to discuss all things business and much more.
The Big Quote
Homework Assignment
Pick one task you’re currently doing that someone else on your team could handle. Write down three things:
- The outcome you want (what success looks like).
- The process or tools they’ll need (checklist, deadline, context).
- Who is best suited to own it.
Then actually delegate it this week — and resist the urge to “take the ball back.” At the end of the week, reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and how you can improve the clarity of your delegation next time.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More
