Comment by butlike

I might argue metaphorically your direct reports can be considered your army. If not an army, then your microcosm of workforce. If you use up the workforce (in whichever way), then you're implicitly "done" as well.

I think saying "no" is easier in a lot of business-related problems, and then when they're the manager, thy can decide. I also accept that as a manager, if I steer the ship incorrectly, I get to fall on that sword