Have you ever felt like you can’t get anything done because your team constantly interrupts you with questions they should be able to answer themselves? I lived this reality every day at our insurance agency. My business partner and I became the ultimate bottleneck – our staff depended on us for nearly everything, from basic… Read More
Category: Leadership + Delegation
How to say no: Stop being your team’s personal Google
Learning how to say “no” to your team is one of the most challenging, but crucial skills to develop as a leader. There is a fine line between providing your staff with the resources they need to perform their work and becoming the bottleneck that stops them from getting anything done. The key to getting… Read More
How to escape the ‘perfectionist’ trap by redefining your identity
If you’re a business owner or leader, chances are you’ve proclaimed yourself to be a ‘perfectionist’ when it comes to executing and producing results. The pride you have in the work you produce has propelled yours and your business’ success — until it hasn’t. The flip side of being a perfectionist leader is overwhelm, burnout,… Read More
How to start setting boundaries without feeling “bad”
As the world of work evolves, and the line between personal and work hours continues to blur, the concept of setting boundaries probably feels completely elusive, especially for business owners and managers. You want to make yourself available to your team (especially if they’re hybrid or remote) and appease your clients, but all this does… Read More