“Trusting in others in business is not about handing over the reins, it’s about fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment and growth.” - Sarah Munn

You can't be everywhere and do everything - here are 10 tips to making your business life less chaotic.

Trusting others when transitioning from working in the business to working on the business is a very personal process which can be both exhilarating and challenging. You release some control and are not visibly there all the time, nor are you doing everything. Delegating tasks and responsibilities, you’re essentially entrusting part of your vision to them. 

Letting go of control and learning to trust others is a personal journey, but essential for the scalability of your business. The amount of preparation you have in this area of letting go and trusting others, is different for everyone, and will be affected by your personality, your ability to process stress and your experiences in earlier life. 

It is always difficult to know how to balance time when you are a leader or running a business. When we start a new project we are often very motivated. Energy abounds and adrenaline is always there, even in the middle of the night when we will jump up to write down the most important thing ever. And it often is. Our psyche processes information in our sleep and can come up with the best of answers and ideas from that relaxed state. 

So how can you prepare as the business takes over your life and you begin to realise there needs to be at least two of you? In order for you to get other people involved you need to be emotionally ready. Here are ten things you could have on your ‘to do’ list to help you navigate this process; 

• Understand Your Strengths and Limitations - focus on your personal and professional Strengths and Limitations List, knowing where you excel and where you struggle will help guide you in delegating tasks effectively

• Address Limiting Beliefs - Work through your limiting beliefs that are getting in your way. These beliefs often stem from past experiences and fear of failure

• Maximise Your Strengths - Make a plan for using your strengths most of the time, align your skills and expertise, and delegate tasks that fall outside of your realm

• Identify Areas of Support - Work through who could help and how - in areas where you aren’t so strong. Look at people who can fulfil these roles effectively

• Recruit People You Trust - Invest time in training them in what you want them to do, and clearly communicate your expectations

• Embrace Imperfection - Let go of control so they can flourish and do things their way, understand that others may do things differently to you

• Maintain Flexibility - Flow in and out of the business as you are needed. It’s important to stay informed, without micromanaging your future leaders 

• Lead by Example - Lead the culture from the top and have a clear idea of the feel of things rather than the details of things 

• Prioritize Reflection & Stillness - Meditate, and find the answers in the stillness, not in the chaos. Often the best ideas and solutions come when you allow your mind to rest and recharge

• Embrace the Journey – Trusting and letting go is a continuous process. Be patient with yourself and your team, navigate transition together. Celebrate success and learn from things that go wrong

Trusting in others in business is not about handing over the reins, it’s about fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment and growth. Embracing this journey will not only lighten your workload, it will also set your business up for long-term success.