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Grand Junction Sentinel: Get Over Your Fear of Delegation

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Published: November 20, 2009 under Archived Coaching News

November 19,  2009 – Grand Junction Sentinel – Grand Junction, CO, US

“Things are hectic,” Claire said as we started our coaching session. “I have several new properties on the market, which has added a lot to my work load.”

“Do you have an assistant?” I asked.

“I have a great assistant,” Claire responded, “but I like to do things myself. For example, when it comes to a substantial document printing job, instead of teaching her how to do it, I do it myself. I have no confidence that she’ll remember how to do it, and I’ll have to teach her again.”

“Has she let you down before?” I asked.

“No. But I fear when it happens, it’ll be disastrous. So as I get busier, I have more to do and I can’t let go.”

“What are the advantages of letting go?” I asked.

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