If you’re a business leader who feels more like a schoolteacher, you’re doing something wrong.
When an employee comes to you with a question, it may seem counterproductive to tell him to figure it out on his own, but sometimes that’s the best thing a leader can do.
It might be easier and make you feel more comfortable to give them all the answers, but by allowing employees to find the answers themselves, you’re empowering them to be resourceful and learn from their mistakes, which is more beneficial in the long run.
The Benefits of Withholding Answers
Having all the answers is great, but that doesn’t mean you have to share them.…
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There are a gazillion new books, magazines and blog posts giving sales advice. Each one seems to take on a new phrase, new framework or new methodology. Few resources ever advise you on the things you need to STOP doing.
Some people think that it is easy being the CEO of a certain company. They think it’s all about delegating tasks to your employees. And since you’re “the boss” you could pretty much do nothing except point out employees’ mistakes and get an occasional headache when the numbers don’t add up. Those in the business of leadership, know better.
Small companies are often controlled by one person in particular, the CEO. Often times the CEO will take on many different kinds of tasks in order to make sure that the company will be able to enjoy better success.
“I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.” – Oscar Wilde
Small businesses are never too small or large, to execute the most vital part of business, face -to- face communication. Having discussed aspects of communication here before, this aspect of communication involves having company meetings, not department meetings, to hear the company news from the owner/operator.
