#397: Why All Leaders Need an Assistant with Tricia Sciortino
Oct 19, 2020
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Tricia Sciortino, CEO of Belay, discusses the importance of leaders having an assistant to delegate tasks and focus on the bigger picture. She emphasizes the need for a proactive assistant who thinks like a leader and highlights the benefits of open communication, hiring professional assistants, and creating a safe feedback environment. The podcast also explores the challenges faced by business owners, the value of strategic delegation, and the importance of investing in people.
Delegating tasks to others allows leaders to focus on high-level responsibilities and promote business growth.
Time is a valuable asset that should be managed wisely, investing it in opportunities that only a leader can handle.
When hiring an assistant, seek someone who complements your skills, fills gaps, and possesses qualities like proactivity and goal-orientation.
Deep dives
Importance of Delegating
As a leader, it is important to delegate tasks in order to focus on high-level responsibilities that only you can handle. Holding on to tasks for too long can hinder business growth.
Value of Time
Time is the biggest asset for a leader, and it should be managed wisely. Investing time on tasks that someone else can do takes away from more valuable opportunities.
Choosing the Right Assistant
When hiring an assistant, look for someone who complements your skill set and fills the gaps in areas you struggle with. They should be proactive, driven, and goal-oriented.
Building a Strong Partnership
Creating a strong relationship with your assistant is crucial for success. Constant communication, mutual trust, and clear expectations are key.
Learning from Delegation Mistakes
Delegation is a learning process, and mistakes will happen. Take responsibility for failures, identify areas of improvement, and continuously refine the delegation process.
Time is a limited resource. And somehow it seems to be extra precious to come by when you’re running a business. It’s actually one of your most valuable assets as a leader and should be protected. But how? Tricia Sciortino, CEO of Belay, shows us how finding a passionate, high-performing assistant (who thinks like a leader) can help business owners take back their time and focus on the bigger picture—aka, growing and scaling their businesses.
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