A Leader's Opportunity – Addition by Subtraction

Ask yourself, “what am I uniquely qualified to do, and is that what I’m doing?” Many leaders find themselves in roles out of obligation rather than passion. This misalignment can lead to a decrease in engagement and effectiveness, and ultimately burnout. Prioritizing the tasks and activities that align with your unique strengths and interests is crucial for both personal fulfillment and organizational success. Clear your calendar and delegate the other activities to others on your team.

Face it, the rate and pace of technological advancements and market shifts in the printing industry continue to accelerate. Leaders who focus on their unique strengths can drive innovation and adaptability. Based on your own strengths, these may fall towards developing a robust workflow automation pathway, perhaps hunting for that next new enterprise level client or crunching the numbers on the ROI for the new piece of equipment.

You’ve built a strong team of individuals to help run your business. They need to remain engaged and feel that they are making a difference. One way to help accomplish that is by delegating the things to them that they are uniquely qualified to do and will do a fine job with the task. A note though, they may not do it exactly how you would. That’s OK! Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. By aligning roles with individual strengths and passions, you can foster a more engaged leadership team, leading to improved performance and a more resilient and sustainable organization.

Here’s an idea: focus on what you’re great at. The stuff you actually enjoy and can move the needle on. Delegate the rest. It’s not selfish—it’s smart leadership and can help pave the way to growth. When you lead from your strengths, everything tends to work better.

Mike Philie can help validate what’s working and what may need to change in your business. Changing the trajectory of a business is difficult to do while simultaneously operating the core competencies. Mike provides strategy and insight to ambitious owners and CEOs in the Graphic Communications Industry by providing direct and realistic insight, not being afraid to voice the unpopular opinion and helping leaders navigate change through a common sense and practical approach. Learn more at www.philiegroup.com, LinkedIn or email at mphilie@philiegroup.com.

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