The Confidence Effect

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Delegation: Working Harder Isn’t the Answer

For too many women, working hard seems to be the answer to everything, as if by doing everything, all at once, by ourselves, we can prove we’re worthy of that promotion, raise, or corner office. But in doing so, we may overlook those team and subordinate relationships that can help us achieve more, with less.

This chapter on delegation skills focuses on one of the most overlooked and underrated workplace relationships around. Learning to delegate allows you the space and time to lift your head among the crush of work and build your brand and network. The energy we use doing everything ourselves can keep us feeling (and looking) overwhelmed and harried at work. Delegation is another tool to help you ...