Delegate to elevate (your business)

Think of the “who” and not necessarily the “how.” Who can do the work you either don’t enjoy doing or are not good at doing? Don’t waste time trying to figure out how you can be better at something you dislike. Find a capable person with a good attitude, who you enjoy working with, and who has unquestioned ethics. Hire them. Share your vision with them (what you want the end result to look like). Then step out of the way and give them the autonomy to take ownership of how it gets done. It takes more off of your shoulders, empowers them (making them feel better about their work), and is ultimately the only way you can scale/grow your business larger.

You need to make sure there are processes in place to get the results, but don’t micromanage. If the work gets done and your integrity is boosted (or, at the very least, stays intact), why does it matter “how” the person you delegated the task to does it? Be about the results.

Be judicious with your words

You can always say something that you haven’t said. But you can never undo or unsay something that you have already said.

Be careful with your words. Be thoughtful, kind, and uplifting. It may feel good to say what’s on your mind, but it could be potentially damaging to your long-term relationships. Learn to bite your tongue and tactfully say what you need to say, when you need to say it.

This is not to say you can’t thoughtfully critique anyone (especially those you care for). If you don’t speak up, how can they make a change? But don’t say something in the heat of the moment, or else you may regret how it comes out – and what is said cannot be unsaid.