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Explore how to improve management by letting go of control, delegating effectively, and adopting a Stoic mindset. Understand how these skills reduce stress, build trust, and help you balance work and well-being for better team and personal outcomes.
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“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Why should you read this? A common misconception is that management is about exerting control, but this can be detrimental to both you, as the manager, and your team. Instead, managers should learn to let go.
What will you learn? You will learn how to let go of control in a variety of situations, primarily through delegating tasks and your own mindset, and how it is beneficial for both you and your staff.
What will you be able to do that I couldn’t do before? You will be able to trust more, worry less, and do more as a result.
Where are we going next, and how does this fit in? With that extra free time, you can get more involved working in union with the rest of the ...