Sound preposterous? Of course it does. Why would you want to train someone to take your job? Aren’t you just helping your boss out by making yourself expendable?
Calm down, Mr.. Paranoid. The best leaders do, in fact, prepare those below them to take their place. In fact, go ahead and teach everyone that reports to you to do everything that you do.
I know it sound crazy. But think of it this way, wouldn’t you rather go to work everyday (or in fact, take a day off) knowing that your entire team of associates is just as capable as you are? Wouldn’t you rather have a team that can take care of the many little problems that you have to deal with now?
Of course you would. Who wouldn’t want a team of super associates who could ease your workload and feel wanted because you took the time to teach them important things?
If you caught that last sentence, you’ll realize that this isn’t just about making your job easier. It’s about making your associates happier and giving them a shot at promotion. Even if you have people that don’t want to move up, they feel more wanted when you give them responsibility.
And chances are, if you have some folks that have put in a great deal of time in their current position, a little bit of change will do them good. People in this position tend to get comfortable with what they do, and comfort is not good at work.
So switch it up a little. Invest a little time to teach and train your people. Let go of those tasks that you micromanage because “no one can do this as well as me.” Let go of your paranoia, your preconceived notions. You might just be amazed what happens next.
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