You Won’t Find A “Unicorn”

Summary

• No one can do exactly what I do, and you might feel the same way. That's okay.
• Imagine you're a unicorn. You probably won't find someone just like you.
• Instead of searching for one person with all your skills, find several people who each have some of the skills.
• Hire three people who bring different strengths. Together, they might do your job even better because they focus all their energy on it.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing the idea of splitting your unique set of skills among a small team. Instead of trying to find one person to do everything you can do, look for a few people who each have distinct strengths. Imagine you're a unicorn, gathering the "white horse," "rhinoceros," and "fireflies" of your business world. Each person contributes their unique abilities, combining to strengthen your team.

Start by assessing what specific tasks or functions you handle that are crucial to your role. Break these down into categories based on skills or focus areas. For example, if you excel at strategy, communication, and execution, hire one person strong in strategic thinking, another great at communicating, and a third adept at getting things done.

Focus on hiring individuals who show potential and enthusiasm to grow in their roles. Remember, passion and the willingness to learn can often outweigh technical expertise.

Develop a culture of collaboration within your team. Encourage open communication and regular check-ins so that everyone is aligned and feels supported. This helps ensure that their collective efforts surpass what you can accomplish on your own.

By delegating and trusting your team with responsibilities, you'll free up your time to focus on bigger, more strategic initiatives. This way, you maximize efficiency while building a team that could potentially outperform what you could do alone.