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LESS STRESS: MORE “YES”
colleague who had expertise in a certain area. Even
some tasks she could outsource to freelancers.
She started small. She delegated a few simple tasks
to her assistant. She provided clear instructions, set
deadlines, and offered support.
To her surprise, her assistant did a great job. The
tasks were completed efficiently and accurately. And
Billie had freed up some time and energy.
She felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe delegation
wasn't so bad after all.
She gradually delegated more tasks, with
increasing confidence. She learned to trust her team,
to let go of control, to focus on the bigger picture.
She also learned to communicate effectively. She
provided clear instructions, set expectations, and gave
feedback. She learned to empower her team, to give
them autonomy, to recognize their contributions.
Delegation wasn't just about offloading tasks. It
was about building a team. It was about creating a
system. It was about leveraging the skills and talents
of others.
It wasn't always easy. There were setbacks. There
were mistakes. But Billie learned from them. She
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