How well do you delegate? Do you struggle to hand things off? Can you hand over tasks, but watch your team with an eagle eye? Neither of those will build organizational success. Kevin sits down with Dave Kerpen to explore the art of delegation, discussing why many leaders struggle with it and how to do it more effectively. Dave shares the five C's of effective delegation:

1. Choose Carefully: Select the right person or team for the task based on skill and fit, not just proximity or convenience.
2. Communicate Clearly: Clearly outline the expected outcome, allowing the individual to determine the best path to achieve it. Include the 'why' to provide context and purpose.
3. Coach and Cheer: Act more as a coach than a manager, offering support and guidance rather than micromanaging.
4. Check in Regularly: Establish a routine for check-ins to provide feedback and make course corrections as needed without overwhelming the delegate with constant updates.
5. Congratulate: Celebrate successes and provide constructive feedback to encourage improvement and acknowledge good work.

Listen For

00:00 Introduction
02:50 Why Write a Book on Delegation?
03:39 Dave's Delegation Journey
10:29 What Shouldn't We Delegate?
14:53 The 5 C's of Delegation
26:32 Addressing Emotional Detractors
29:26 How to Connect with Dave Kerpen
30:36 Conclusion

Dave's Story: Dave Kerpen is a bestselling author with titles like The Art of People, Likeable Social Media, Likeable Business, and his latest, Get Over Yourself: How to Lead and Delegate More Effectively for More Time, More Freedom, and More Success. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Apprentice, a platform connecting entrepreneurs with top college students. He is a popular contributor to Inc.com and a LinkedIn Influencer and has been featured in many media outlets, including the New York Times, the TODAY show, CBS Early Show, BBC, Financial Times, and more. Additionally, Kerpen is the executive chairman of The Nursing Beat and the co-founder and CEO of Remembering Live. He was previously the founder and chairman of Likeable Local, and was the co-founder and CEO of Likeable Media, which was sold to 10Pearls in April 2020.

https://www.getoveryourselfbook.com/
https://davekerpen.com/
https://calendly.com/davekerpen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekerpen/
https://www.instagram.com/davekerpen/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/DaveKerpen86/

Book Recommendations

Get Over Yourself: How to Lead and Delegate More Effectively for More Time, More Freedom, and More Success by Dave Kerpen
Likable Social Media by Dave Kerpen, Michelle Greenbaum, Rob Berk
Likable Business by Dave Kerpen, Theresa Braun, Valerie Pritchard
Traction by Gino Wickman
Hidden Potential by Adam Grant

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