One of the most misunderstood aspects of delegation is the false sense that when I delegate, I just gave up some authority when in reality you just gained capacity. You can as a leader delegate responsibilities without authority by asking the person or team to develop and recommend. When trust is built, you then can pass on the appropriate authority as well. This Coaches Council post is excellent:
As Harvard Business Review puts it, “One of the most difficult transitions for leaders to make is the shift from doing to leading.” There’s a psychological shift to focus your attention on areas that are vital to the company and become less involved in the daily tasks. That shift can bring about fear.