There is a major career
transition point when a person needs to shift from doing the work to getting
work done through others. The transition is difficult for many. It means giving
up direct control over the work, which involves more risk. More need to trust
and equip others to get the work done. And a shift in focus from personal
achievement to enabling and empowering others. Another major transition happens
when a leader stops being the expert in a particular function, area,
discipline, and instead starts
Leading the experts. A tough
transition again—to give up being the person most in –the- know. Leaders who
succeed at these transitions start developing new skills and know when it’s
time to stop relying on the old. They learn to set clear expectations, to track
progress, and to communicate information that people need to do their jobs.
Their focus shifts to helping others develop their skills and gain confidence.
Guide. Delegate. And trust. Navigate these leadership rites of passage and
you’ll not only help other people be successful in their roles, you’ll be on
your way to becoming more successful in yours.
Never tell people how to
do things.
Tell them what to do and
they will surprise you
with their ingenuity.
George S. Patton –United States Army general
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