ED 262 Research, Reference & Resource Skills

When you lead others, it is important to know that there is an art to delegating. While some leaders think it takes too much of their time and attention to delegate work to their people, there's a big upside to this process. If done correctly, you will find that your staff are more productive and happier as a result. When your people know you trust them enough to delegate an important task, it boosts their motivation to get the job done. 

 

It is a sign of greatness when a leader has the ability to enable their employees to get things done. One research study showed that 53 percent of business owners believe that they can grow their business by more than 20 percent if they only delegate 10 percent of their workload to someone else. That's huge.

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Ever worked for a leader who left an imprint on your life? The type that took you under his or her wing, coached and mentored you, removed obstacles from your path, and was always available for you? 

That person may be in the minority in the world of transactional management and carrot-and-stick motivation approaches. But if you've experienced such a leader's unique greatness, you'll never forget how they made you feel. 

They didn't get caught up in their positional power or take advantage of their title. They inspired you by making you feel like an equal. They shared some of the decision making with you and stretched your growth. They provided you with all the resources you needed to do your best work.

For those staring at the bullets above like a deer in headlights, let me assure you: They do exist. 

Leaders like these aren't characters in some rose coloured Hollywood script. They are real humans beings that arrived there through hard work, trial and error, and a wholehearted commitment to be and do their best. 

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