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The Ultimate Hack for Delegation
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I don't actually believe in hacks for leadership. There is so much variation in every situation. But, "The Ultimate Hack for Delegation" is what made you click, so, let's see what I can do. I actually think this might be just that. It's pretty simple. After you have communicated whatever it is you want someone to do, ask them, "What do you intend to do?" Even better, if someone brings you a problem, listen, ask some clarifying questions, then ask, "What do you intend to do?" Try it today and see what you notice. Have a great day, Stephen -- If you’re curious whether coaching could help you find more clarity or direction, book a free 15-minute Clarity Call and we’ll explore it together. If you want help to think about where problems might be arising in your organisation, try my Complexity Pressure Check. For anything else, hit reply. I answer every email personally. |
HeRO Chronicles
For people who want regular personal or professional development advice from a qualified executive coach.
Here we go again. Another week in the spreadsheet mines. Am I right? Shall we make it as productive AND satisfying as possible? Here's what I do. Phase 1 -- Understanding. Spend a few minutes properly studying the commitments you already have. That is, the meetings already scheduled, the deadlines already set, the commitments already made. Take a look at the time not already scheduled. How much of it is there? If you are in back-to-back meetings for a day, the answer is: none. Don't forget to...
"Non, je ne regrette rien" sang the Little Sparrow in 1960. Translation, "No, I don't regret anything". It's one of the most famous French songs in the English-speaking world. And, let's be honest, it is a fabulous song. What an incredible voice she had. Quite the character too by all accounts. So much so she was denied a funeral mass. I doubt she would have had any regrets about that. But most of us, if we are honest about it, do have regrets. We wish we had done this or not done that, said...
You would be amazed how many of the brilliant people I coach secretly admit that they feel like an imposter. This isn't a surprise. It's something called the Expert Trap (or Metacognitive Awareness). The more you know about a complex subject, the more you realise it is, well, complex. Which means you are more aware how hard it is to understand, which makes you realise you don't know it all. Whereas, someone looking in from the outside sees none of the nuance, so they underestimate how much...