Now more than ever people are finding more pride in figuring out solutions to problems they face – on their own. Now more than ever they value being trusted to figure something out. Now more than ever the quickest way to lose an incredible employee is to be a helicopter boss.
As hard as the urge pulls you to respond to a text, intervene when a mistake occurs or reply to the email of someone asking for help right away, consider waiting twenty minutes before going to the rescue.
It’s amazing how within 20 minutes of what feels like an emergency, you’ll get another text that says “Never mind. I figured it out.” or get an email with a proposed solution to the problem “X just happened. What do you think if I do Y to fix it?”
Great leaders give others the chance to lead themselves.
Stay Positive & Leaders Lead, Rescuers, Rescue
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