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Introduction

For the past fifteen years I have coached executives to achieve their peak potential. These managers came to me with diverse agendas and goals. The problems they (or their organizations) presented to me were as varied as their job titles. At some point in the coaching process, I inevitably came to teach each of them how to improve their delegation skills. Each student of this process was grateful, relieved, and eager to try it out. But the dramatic applicability and impact did not dawn on me until one week in March of 2002.

During this portentous week I coached twenty people. As usual, each client came to me with different concerns, from feeling overworked to wanting to learn how to develop his or her people to dealing with difficult employees. It seemed that regardless of their “symptom,” the “cure” was the same: learning how to delegate more effectively.

I offer several consulting services so it is rare for me to have such a condensed experience in any one area as I did in this case. But the biggest eye-opener was to see how so many people consistently reacted to the delegation process I taught them. Comments like, “I wish I had learned this years ago!” “This will change my life!” and “Why don’t they teach this stuff in graduate school!” were common. But the most frequent comment was, “Every manager I know could benefit from this. It’s great stuff! You should write a book!” So I took their advice.

Having been in management myself, I knew I wanted to write a book that was a quick and informative read. One that gives you something you can do that will make a positive difference the minute you put it down. A book that is simple and practical, yet life-changing—if it’s contents are put to use.

May you have the same reactions to this powerful process as my clients have had. Happy delegating!