from Matt Gray: Founder OS

I want you to remember one thing: if you don’t learn how to delegate in business, you better prepare to drown.

Early in my career, I was garbage at delegating.

I had trouble asking for help. And I probably came across as an asshole.

I insisted on doing everything myself, working insane hours and micromanaging everyone. I thought that was what it took to succeed.

But as my business grew, I quickly hit a wall.

I felt overwhelmed, burnt out, and could hardly get out of bed.

But then, a mentor told me something:

“People are the ultimate leverage in your business. It’s the only form of leverage that removes you from decision-making. Learn how to get others to grow your business for you.”

That resonated deeply with me. It wasn’t easy unlearning old habits, but with time and a lot of mistakes, I’m now less of an asshole delegator. Jokes aside, business schools don’t teach you how to delegate (most business schools are scams).

But these 10 hard-earned lessons will:

• Lesson 1: The greatest gift you can give to any relationship is time
• Lesson 2: Go skydiving with your CRO
• Lesson 3: Hire people smarter than you, then get out of their way
• Lesson 4: Follow “Servant Leadership”
• Lesson 5: Tell your team the Why behind the What
• Lesson 6: Default to trust
• Lesson 7: Give advice, not feedback
• Lesson 8: Delegate authority, not just responsibility
• Lesson 9: Show your team that it’s okay for them (and you) to fail
• Lesson 10: Create SOPs and systems

Today, we will expand on each lesson and discuss.

PLUS, The Delegator’s Toolkit

• 6 Books That Changed How I View Delegation — Forever
• 4 Delegation Templates That Will Save You 10+ Hours Next Week

Bring your insights!