#075: How to Delegate Even If You Don’t Have a Team [Encore]

Aug 24, 2021

Larry Wilson, an expert in delegation and productivity, shares insights on managing tasks effectively without a team. He discusses overcoming the mindset of ‘doing it all yourself’ and introduces the Eisenhower Matrix for prioritizing tasks. The conversation includes tackling 'fake work,' leveraging AI for routine tasks, and using custom email signatures to save time. Listeners will learn strategies for negotiating commitments, getting ‘volunteer’ help, and saying no gracefully, providing practical tools to enhance efficiency.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Mastering the Art of Delegation Through Task Prioritization

02:25 • 2min

Understanding Fake Work and Effective Delegation Strategies

04:14 • 3min

Efficient Delegation Through Templates

07:44 • 9min

Maximizing Efficiency Through Smart Delegation Strategies

16:16 • 3min

Mastering Delegation in Business

19:28 • 11min

Feeling overwhelmed? Wow, do we know what that’s like! When you’re caught in that whirlwind of tasks, it feels like you’re downrange at Top Golf! You’re pelted with a new to-do item every few seconds.

It’s even worse when you don’t have a staff. With no one to delegate to, you just fall further and further behind.

But there’s another way!

Though we have a good-sized staff now, it wasn’t always that way. We know what it’s like to work alone or with limited help. And we can tell you that it is possible to delegate even if you don’t have a staff!

The first thing you have to do is change your mindset. Once you begin to see the possibilities, you’ll find nearly endless opportunities to offload work. Believe it or not, even as a line-level staffer or solopreneur, you have options!

Here’s a Peek Inside the Episode

How to overcome the hurdle of “I need to do it myself.”
How the Eisenhower Matrix can triage your to-do list.
Solid definitions of “fake work” and “downhill work.”
How to use AI to delegate routine tasks to your computer.
How custom signatures can save you a ton of time on responding to email.
Tips on negotiating out of previous commitments.
How to get “volunteer” help from coworkers.
Solid solutions for on-demand hiring.
How to get your boss to say yes to more resources.
Three easy steps to say no gracefully.
Tips for saying no to your boss on new projects.

Once you’ve listened to the episode, here’s what we hope you’ll do. Just try it. Pick one of these ideas and put it to work in your business. We think you’ll be blown away by the results!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

SaneBox email manager
Spark email and calendar manager
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Belay Solutions
Fancy Hands
InstaCart
Recommendation Briefing Form
“Need Help? Here’s How to Ask for It” Lead to Win episode
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes, Part 1” by Michael Hyatt
“How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes, Part 2” by Michael Hyatt
"How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes, Part 3” by Michael Hyatt

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