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1860: How to Lead By Stepping Back: Five Steps to Delegation by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on Leading Smarter, Not Harder

1860: How to Lead By Stepping Back: Five Steps to Delegation by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on Leading Smarter, Not Harder

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Episode 1860:

Laura Stack outlines five essential steps for effective delegation that empower team members and prevent leadership burnout. By learning how to lead from behind, managers can cultivate trust, free up mental space, and boost overall productivity.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2014/07/how-to-lead-by-stepping-back-five-steps-to-delegation/

Quotes to ponder:

"Letting go of control is one of the hardest things for a leader to do."

"Delegation isn't abdication. It's a way of getting things done through others."

"Leaders who refuse to delegate often find themselves overwhelmed and ineffective."

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1860: How to Lead By Stepping Back: Five Steps to Delegation by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on Leading Smarter, Not Harder

1860: How to Lead By Stepping Back: Five Steps to Delegation by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on Leading Smarter, Not Harder

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro