The Next Step With Your Team
Summary
- When someone needs my help, I encourage them to come with prepared solutions rather than just a problem.
- I advise people to attempt possible solutions on their own before seeking my input, to enhance their problem-solving skills.
- By proposing multiple solutions and adding them to a tool like Asana, it allows me to review and decide without being overwhelmed.
- Delegating the initial problem-solving responsibility to others reduces my workload and enables me to accomplish more.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a system where you ask for solutions, not just problems. When someone needs your help, tell them to think of some ways they could fix the issue first. It makes them get better at solving problems.
A good way of doing this is to have them try out their ideas before they come to you. This way, they learn by doing, and you aren't their first stop for every little thing.
It's helpful to use a tool like Asana. People can add their proposed solutions there. Then, when you have time, you can look at their ideas and choose the best one. This stops you from feeling too busy and helps you do more.
Make sure folks know that they should bring not just one, but a few solutions. It's easier for you to pick the right one and helps them think more creatively.
Remember, by having others solve their own problems first, your work gets lighter. And you can focus on the big stuff. Plus, your team will get stronger at figuring things out on their own. It's a win-win! Just be patient as they learn this new way. Soon, you'll all see how much more you can accomplish together.
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"When someone comes to you they're not saying I need help with this thing, do you have time"
– Leila Hormozi
"I've tried to do X, Y, and Z and I've come to a point where I realize that I need help"
– Leila Hormozi
"I'm proposing three solutions"
– Leila Hormozi
"I'm going to put them on your Asana board"
– Leila Hormozi
"When you get time, could you tell me which solution you think is best given the situation"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
it might be time for them to start giving you more 6in putts what that means is that when someone comes to you they're not saying I need help with this thing do you have time they're bringing you and saying I've tried to do X Y and Z and I've come to a point where I realize that I need help I'm proposing three solutions I'm going to put them on your assana board and it when you get time could you tell me which solution you think is best given the situation it puts more work on them but it puts Less on you and I think it will allow you to do more