The Productivity Show

Multiply Your Time With Delegation (Without Losing Control) (TPS556)

Apr 14, 2025

Discover the art of effective delegation and how it can transform your productivity. Learn about the 70% Rule, which redefines ‘good enough’ and encourages empowering others. Hear personal stories on overcoming challenges in delegation, especially with virtual assistants. Find out the best approaches for outcome-based leadership that foster innovation. Plus, explore practical tips on identifying what to delegate and who to involve in your projects for maximum efficiency.

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Quick takeaways

Shifting from 'How can I do this?' to 'Who can do this?' enhances productivity by empowering others to contribute effectively.

The '70% rule' encourages effective delegation by promoting the idea that tasks can be delegated if completed at 70% of your capability.

Deep dives

The Power of Delegation Mindset

Shifting perspective from 'How can I do this?' to 'Who can do this?' significantly enhances efficiency. This approach, discussed in detail, emphasizes the importance of recognizing that many tasks can be accomplished by others, often more effectively. By employing this mindset, individuals can tap into resources that enable faster solutions and better outcomes for their productivity challenges. This shift is vital for effective delegation, as it enables a focus on outcomes rather than getting bogged down in the minutiae of task execution.

Intro

4min

The Power of Delegation

10min

The Art of Effective Delegation in Presentations

5min

Embracing Outcome-Based Delegation for Greater Efficiency

2min

Mastering Delegation for Team Success

15min

Effective Delegation: Staying Involved for Success

2min

Delegation is one of the most powerful tools in productivity, but many people either avoid it or do it wrong.

In this episode of The Productivity Show, we explore how to delegate the right way—so you can multiply your time, empower others, and still maintain high standards. You’ll learn when to delegate, what to delegate, and how to build systems that scale your output without creating chaos. Whether you’re a solopreneur, a team leader, or just trying to get more off your plate, this episode will show you how to do it better.

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Our top 3 productivity resources [01:58]
Why time arbitrage might just change your life [07:28]
Not all delegation is created equal—here’s why [11:12]
The 70% Rule that redefines ‘good enough’ [21:32]
Delegation isn’t just smart—it’s an investment [23:01]
A mindset shift that makes the 70% Rule click [26:39]
Not sure what to delegate? Start here [28:38]
The best people to pass things off to—and why [30:58]

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