Leadership Freak

MARCH 14, 2012

** Mediocre leaders can’t or won’t delegate. Delegating may be the most unglamorous part of leadership. I woke up this morning with three things on my mind, delegating an important role in the organization I lead, and two Warrens. Warren Buffet on delegation: Hire people and don’t tell them what to [.].

Delegation 197

Delegation Organization Leadership Goal 197

Leadership Freak

MARCH 14, 2012

** Mediocre leaders can’t or won’t delegate. Delegating may be the most unglamorous part of leadership. I woke up this morning with three things on my mind, delegating an important role in the organization I lead, and two Warrens. Warren Buffet on delegation: Hire people and don’t tell them what to [.].

Delegation 100

Delegation Organization Leadership Goal 100

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 15, 2011

Image source: There are only three ways to get more time – eliminate, delegate, or accelerate. The hardest is elimination. Starting is more fun than stopping. Starting new things without stopping old things, however, is the reason your life is out of control.

Delegation 209

Delegation Goal 209

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Last week, I frustrated someone, again. I thought I learned my lesson but old habits die hard. There’s always room for improvement, from my point of view. Nothing’s ever done. I’m tempted to add to or modify projects while in progress. It feels great to me. I’m adding value. Modifying project outcomes, after jobs begin, [.].

Project 205

Project Delegation Goal Influence 205

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The need to tell others you’re important suggests you don’t feel important. Insecure leaders need to build, protect, and validate themselves. They spend their days like male peacocks fluffing their tail feathers. Look at me, I’m beautify; I’m important.” Fluffing activities suggest people don’t believe they matter.

Delegation 231

Delegation Goal Leadership Development Development 231

Leadership Freak

APRIL 30, 2012

Freedom ignites passion, imagination, and initiative; control destroys it. Freedom feeds vitality; control oppresses and limits. Freedom, however, is dangerous. Freedom is essential because their expertise exceeds yours, in their area. If you know more than everyone on your team, you have a weak team. Effective leaders set people free.

Team 214

Team Metrics Delegation Goal 214

Leadership Freak

APRIL 30, 2012

Freedom ignites passion, imagination, and initiative; control destroys it. Freedom feeds vitality; control oppresses and limits. Freedom, however, is dangerous. Freedom is essential because their expertise exceeds yours, in their area. If you know more than everyone on your team, you have a weak team. Effective leaders set people free.

Team 100

Team Metrics Delegation Environment 100