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Delegating

• A Rolling Virtual Assistant

  by Sarah on Thursday, November 4th, 2010  |  2 comments

  
  Success gurus like Jack Canfield have long touted the benefits of virtual assistants. And the benefits ARE huge. We've long discussed the rewards you'll reap in our frequent posts about delegating. In a nutshell, they have the potential to take not-so-important, but urgent or simply repetitive tasks off your plate - ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, Delegating, OnStar, organizing your car, virtual assistants
  

• Thursday’s Carrot: Not Being Afraid To Ask For Help

  by Hollie on Thursday, March 25th, 2010  |  2 comments

  
  Last week I moved into my new place. One of the hardest things for me to do was overcome my apprehension to ask for help. How did I do it? Well, 1) I didn't have many options: I would've either had to shell out a whole lot of money to hire movers or ask my ... [read more]

  Tags: Hollie, asking for help, Delegating, helping
  

• Tuesday’s Chill Pill: The Power of Positive Reinforcement

  by Sarah on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010  |  No Comments

  
  True leaders know that the real secret to getting others to pitch in with vigor (and happiness) is a strong emphasis on the positive. How many times have you delegated something, like loading the dishwasher or cleaning up a messy room, only to focus on everything that the person did wrong? How motivating ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, Delegating, delegating effectively
  

• Tuesday’s Chill Pill: It’s Okay to Ask for Help

  by Sarah on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010  |  No Comments

  
  As a kid I learned that my brother and I could walk forever on a railroad track and never fall off -- if we just reached across the track and held each other's hand. - Steve Potter Are you trying to walk the track alone? Who could you reach out to for a little helping hand? What ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, Delegating, Tuesday's Chill Pill
  

• The Buttoned Up Way: What Can You Delegate This Week?

  by Sarah on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009  |  No Comments

  This time of year is just plain nuts. There are a million and one things to do...on top of everything else you normally have to do. This is the perfect time to put Buttoned Up principle #3 into practice. Take a few moments today and determine what you can delegate this week. If ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, buttoned up way, Delegating, Holiday to-do lists