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Two Elements for Effective Delegation

Marshall Goldsmith

Can Delegation Kill? Many leaders think they need to delegate more to be more effective as leaders. Most often leaders don’t need to delegate more, they need to delegate more effectively! My caution to these executives is always the same: Inappropriate delegation can kill. So what do you do, kill delegation?

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Don’t Delegate More – Delegate More Effectively

Marshall Goldsmith

When C-level executives are asked what change they could make to become a more effective leader, one of the most common answers is, “I need to delegate more!” ” My caution to these executives is always the same: Don’t delegate more. Delegate more effectively. Schedule one-on-one sessions with each person.

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12 Core Competencies For Great Leadership

Lead Change Blog

Great leaders are ethical and trustworthy. Toward that end, they move with purpose and speed when it’s time to set a priority, choose a direction, or delegate a task. Great leaders are focused and responsible. Great leaders are masters—and lifelong learners.

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2023 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here are a selection of tweets from June 2023 that you will want to check out: Don't Assume You're Trusted : 3 False Beliefs That Get Leaders in Trouble by @RandyConley The Stories that Undermine Your Ability to Delegate by @JenniferVMiller The Art of Leadership | Teflon and Velcro : 5 tips for when you’re being too self-critical by @suzimcalpine Do (..)

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Five Frequencies That Are Driving Your Culture (for better or worse)

Leading Blog

This can mean avoiding ethical shortcuts, hiring people smarter than you, delegating more, and helping prepare high performers for success beyond your team.”. Example is everything—especially when it is inconvenient and costs you something. If it is truly a “value,” what are you willing to pay for it? Think in the long-term. “Go

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How to Know if Your Boss is a Micromanager (or if you just need help)

Let's Grow Leaders

Lack of delegation – they insist on doing things themselves. When they delegate or assign tasks, they don’t describe the outcome – they tell you how to do every step. Does your work ethic match the organization’s culture? The Secret Ingredient to Master Delegation. Look at your work objectively.

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2014 Compilation

Leading Blog

Leadership Ethics: It Doesn''t Depend by @tedcoine. Master Delegation —The Secret Ingredient by @DavidMDye. Do Better Work by @wadeforit Some clear thinking about culture. VIDEO: Exude Confidence When Speaking to Your CEO , Part 2 by @johnbaldoni. Why Followership is the New Leadership by @RedBaronUSA. By @LizStrauss. by @JasonWomack.