Blog about Leadership

On Wednesday, I covered the 7 Steps to Lead Without Inherent Talent and, yesterday, I started to cover the topic of delegating.  Today, I want to lightly drive a point about delegating.

Leadership quote from Robert Half:
“Delegating work works, provided the one delegating works, too.”

Leadership is not without work.  I have heard of managers who purport themselves as leaders and visionaries who provide the “big picture,” but don’t feel they have to be involved in the planning, organizing, and completing tasks.  If you are a manager - manage.

Bottom line, delegating is a process of collaboration.  The one delegating needs to work, open up the “what needs to be done” file, and collaborate with team members.  Involve them in the management of the organization by playing to their strengths and, thereby, delegate with out the perception of shirking work.

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