Public Accountant Baton Rouge LA | Be a Leader, Not a Manager

Business leaders set the standard and pace of your work. Managers hover and maintain status quo. Which definition sounds like you? Changing the way your business is structured or operates can be a vast undertaking. Use these tips to get started on a path for developing an innovative business that you lead, not manage. 

Leaders Innovate 

Leaders develop ideas that further businesses. Managers use the framework that is already in place. Don’t hover over your employees or office staff. Let their work speak for itself and step in where necessary. Demonstrate to your team the qualities you want through your own actions. 

Do What You Do Best 

The majority of your time should be spent with clients, that is the best use of your abilities. This means you must delegate tasks to other team members. Leaders delegate tasks. Let your office staff handle the clerical side of the business. Utilize a hands-off strategy where appropriate to free your time for clients. 

Track Team Tasks 

Rather than micromanaging your team, have them write or email their daily tasks to you. This will allow you to track the team’s progress and use of time. It will also save you from constantly asking, “What did you do today?” Hold your team accountable for their tasks. Request that your team define their tasks in quantitative terms. Spot-check as you feel necessary.  

Know When to Hire and Train 

When your business feels swamped, hire and train. Leaders can recognize if their team is unable to handle the current workload. Pushing your team beyond their limits is not going to produce the results you are striving to achieve. Your team will work best when they have the necessary time and resources to do their tasks. 

Leaders don’t have the time to micromanage. Leaders know when to back off and let the business run on its own. This doesn’t mean you should let your entire operation always run on auto-pilot, but focus on letting each team member contribute their abilities in the best capacity. The only way to break through the status-quo is to allow for new ideas and strategies to take hold. This cannot be achieved if you are spending your time hovering over your team. Transform the way you manage your business and your business will transform itself. 

If you have other questions, contact our office for a business management consultation. 

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