As business owners, its arguably natural to want to control every element of our organizations.
Having some level of control over your business is necessary.
You cant just completely step aside and have zero involvement in how it operates.
Ive learned the hard way that relinquishing too much control backfires and sets you up for failure.
Give up too much control, and responsibility might fall on the shoulders of people who shouldnt have it.
In turn, your business could suffer.
A balance between taking control and relinquishing control is key.
As a disclaimer, Im not a mental health professional.
Im approaching this subject with my observations and experiences.
For me, striking that middle ground is a work in progress.
The goal shouldnt be to run a chaotic business.
I dont believe that chaos is the opposite of control.
They dont havebig egos.
They value input from others and arent threatened by differing opinions.
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Begin to Deprioritize Taking Control and Recognize That Change Takes Time
The final step is to deprioritize taking control.
Doing so is easier said than done, but I believe small steps can make a big difference.
Additionally, remember that change takes time.
