The Mike Method EP81 How Leaders Reclaim Time and Clarity with Tim Francis
What would have to be true if you were legally bound to hire and keep your executive assistant for three years?
That single question changed everything for Tim Francis.
In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike Desjardins sits down with Tim Francis, founder of Great Assistant, to unpack why delegation so often fails for founders and how to rebuild it the right way. After five failed assistant hires in a row and a growing sense of exhaustion, Tim realized the problem was not a lack of talent. It was the system, the sequence, and the mindset behind delegation itself.
Tim shares how rethinking hiring, onboarding, and expectations helped him move from constant pressure to calm focus and real leverage. This conversation breaks down delegation as a progression rather than a handoff, where clarity improves over time and trust is built intentionally. Together, Mike and Tim explore how the right executive assistant can transform not only productivity, but how a leader shows up across work and life.
This episode is for founders, CEOs, and executives who feel stretched thin, unsure what to delegate, or hesitant to hire because past attempts did not work.
Key Topics Covered
- Why the opportunity cost of not hiring an assistant is often overlooked
- How spiritual resilience supports sustainable leadership
- Reframing delegation as a skill that can be learned and refined
- The importance of effective onboarding for long term success
- The Seven Yes Test for deciding what to delegate first
- How clear task design improves outcomes and trust
- What a strong hiring process actually looks like
- Why alignment and time zone matter more than cheap labor
- How delegation creates a positive profit loop
- The unexpected benefit of delegation including mental clarity and peace of mind
If you are ready to stop carrying everything yourself and start leading with intention, this conversation offers a grounded and practical roadmap.
Episode Resources:
Tim Francis: LinkedIn
7-Yes Test Task Finder by GreatAssistant.com
ViRTUS: Website / Instagram / LinkedIn
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