265. Expert Interview: Do The Things Only You Can Do

It’s more important than ever to work strategically, which is about doing the things that only you can do, and hiring and leading a rock star team to help you with the rest. So, in order to make that happen, you need to develop the skill to hire and delegate effectively, which sounds easy, but is not necessarily as easy as it seems at first glance, as many entrepreneurs have dug into and found. Knowing what to delegate, how to delegate, so it’s done on time, the way you want it; to hire the people that are going to fuel your business and be engaged in your vision. Those are skills that a lot of entrepreneurs lack that they need to develop along the way.

“The ability to hire, inspire and lead a team is the key to business growth. Often we get caught up in what marketing or branding we need to do, and what our competition is doing. But I want to urge you to look at your leadership skills. They are truly what will help your business accelerate and move beyond the solo-preneur to a larger entity. While I’ve been helping corporations hire and develop teams for over two decades, the most rewarding work I’ve done is helping entrepreneurs build it right the first time. Remember that you’re only as good as the talent you’ve brought on. And the leadership of that team is the key. To develop those skills, it’s crucial that you commit to making the necessary investment.”