The wise entrepreneur is aware of his or her weakest areas. This person recognizes that he or she is not a superhero, but a human who is surrounded by the right people with the right capabilities.
To the observer, it might well appear that the entrepreneur in question has superhuman abilities. But this wunderkind has learned an important secret: how to delegate.
It’s hard to admit you can’t do everything, and you may sincerely believe you’re best suited for the job, every job. But you’re only one person. When you recognize that other people can help shoulder your burdens, you’re on your way to heightened success and accomplishments.
Filling your shoes isn’t easy, but it’s possible
Still not convinced that your underlings can step in on your behalf? It’s an achievable goal, if you follow a few important steps to prepare them:
- Set positive momentum in motion by pointing out your employees’ biggest strengths. This can be done during a monthly or quarterly job performance review. Give the person specific examples of things they did well and explain how their unique skills relate to the task you want them to do.
- Provide a clear definition of the expected performance. Be specific about the details involved in the task and the outcome you expect.
- Offer assistance wherever, however, whenever needed. Give the person the tools he or she needs to succeed. Most people want to do their best. They’ll see this as an opportunity to learn new skills.
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