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Why delegating tasks is so hard—and how to get better at it

April 12, 2025 Why delegating tasks is so hard—and how to get better at it Subscribe to A Cup of Ambition. A biweekly newsletter for high-achieving moms who value having a meaningful career and being an involved parent, by Jessica Wilen. To learn more visit acupofambition.substack.com. BY Jessica Wilen Jessica Wilen, Ph.D is an executive coach and … Continue reading Why delegating tasks is so hard—and how to get better at it

Why Delegating is Essential For Scaling Your Business

Elena Prokopets — February 24, 2017 Follow @elenatravelgram— February 24, 2017 In 2007, Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University, published a book titled, What Were They Thinking? Unconventional Wisdom About Management. He made this statement about delegation: “Your most important task as a leader is to teach people how to think and … Continue reading Why Delegating is Essential For Scaling Your Business