So when asked this question, what do you think is the most vital part of your company, the part that can make or break it?
In my opinion, I will always answer that in one way...and that is your people!
You can have the greatest business in the world and without a competent team you have nothing.
Your staff are the heart of the company so choose them wisely and when you gather the right team, do not micro manage them!
The best leaders assemble the right team, mentor and guide them while setting them free to do what they do best.
You don't have to run around trying to perform every role in your business. Your talent as the leader is that you are essentially the quarterback, positioning your team and laying out the strategy and roadmap to success.
Your team should have the attributes and skills to achieve your end results. Your job is to foster the environment in which they are able to grow and flourish in their roles.
I am not saying that you are there to be their best friend; that is not at all what you are there to do. You are there to guide, lead and mentor them.
You should still be coming from a place of respect, but in the same token, make yourself approachable.
Sometimes you will have to redirect a person's energy, or even fire them, but that is all part of leadership.
If you are wearing the big pants, you are going to have a big job.
