Delegation: it’s the holy grail for business owners who want freedom, but let’s be real—it’s easier said than done.
I got this question recently:
“I’ve been trying to delegate for years, but my staff just can’t step up. What do I do?”
Sound familiar? Here’s the hard truth: delegation isn’t just about handing over tasks. It’s a skill, and it requires you to lead like a real CEO, not a babysitter.
Let me give you an example.
There’s a fire safety consultancy owner I worked with—great guy, but his customers only wanted to deal with him. He was stuck in the day-to-day grind and couldn’t focus on growth. Sound like your life? Here’s how he fixed it:
- Identify the right staff: He pinpointed who had the potential to step up.
- Mentor them: He didn’t just say, “Handle it.” He showed them how to do it.
- Shadow and observe: Employees sat in on every meeting to see how it’s done.
- Co-ownership: He CC’d them on every email and let them handle tasks with clients in the loop.
- Step back: When the time was right, he told the clients, “This person’s the expert for you now.”
Fast forward: his team now runs the business while he globetrots.
Delegation isn’t about throwing people into the deep end and hoping they swim. It’s about creating a system, mentoring, and having the guts to let go.
Here’s your next step:
- Ask yourself: Who on your team has the potential to step up?
- Mentor them: Start today. Share the workload and let them learn from you.
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Stop being the bottleneck. Delegate, grow and live the life you want.
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