To really embrace a life of purpose, whether it’s in the marketplace or the non-profit world, and to really stand out in an increasingly competitive world, you must accept that you need to move away from being an end and become a means to an end that is not you.
The first goal everyone wants is to work less hours for more money, the second most common goal for business owners and leaders. How do I get my business to run without me, or how do I take a step back.
The topic of delegation makes most people groan, it’s something we all know we need to do and get better at, yet most people don’t really know what it means beyond giving tasks to others.
Delegation, when done right, is a leadership development strategy.
There are two distinct principles here, one is a ‘problem market fit’ and one is a ‘product market fit’. The first year of every start-up is, or should be, focussed on ‘problem market fit’, which means that you ask the question does your market care about the problem you’re solving?
Remember, growing a business takes time, patience, commitment and persistence. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different strategies, ask for help, and be willing to adapt and pivot as needed to achieve your goals.
Whenever you are tempted to opt for immediate over ultimate, or want now over value most, or opt for optional over what’s essential, you are choosing to change your priorities from what’s important to what you perceive is urgent.
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