cover of episode 803. Q&AF: Dealing With A Bad Manager, Delegating Tasks & Being Honest With Your Child Athlete

803. Q&AF: Dealing With A Bad Manager, Delegating Tasks & Being Honest With Your Child Athlete

2024/10/28
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Key Insights

How should someone deal with a bad manager when the owner is hands-off?

Lead without needing a title, put up undeniable results, and approach the owner with your performance data.

Why is it important to lead without needing a title?

Leading without a title earns respect and performance, creating leverage to address issues with management.

Why should entrepreneurs focus on results rather than future promises?

Results validate your worth and create a stronger case for advancement, unlike promises of future performance.

Why is it harmful to think of employees' work as 'bitch work'?

Such an attitude demotivates employees, undermines their self-worth, and creates a toxic work environment.

How can an entrepreneur build a positive culture?

By valuing and supporting employees, recognizing their contributions, and leading by example.

Why is it important for entrepreneurs to understand the value of 'bitch work'?

Understanding the importance of all tasks ensures business operations run smoothly and employees feel valued.

Why should a parent encourage their child to continue playing sports despite setbacks?

Continuing teaches perseverance, the importance of hard work, and that success often requires overcoming unfairness.

How can a young athlete overcome setbacks in their sports career?

By working harder, improving skills, and using setbacks as motivation to become undeniably better.

Chapters

A listener asks for advice on dealing with an ineffective sales manager when the owner isn't actively involved. Andy emphasizes the importance of leading without a title, demonstrating undeniable value through exceptional performance, and then approaching the owner with leverage or undeniable results. He stresses the principle of getting paid for what you've already done, not what you promise to do, drawing parallels with professional athletes' career progression. Andy advocates for proving your worth through record-breaking numbers before asking for anything.
  • Lead by example before seeking a leadership title.
  • Demonstrate undeniable value through exceptional performance.
  • Get paid for proven results, not potential.
  • Don't overestimate your worth; track your wins and quantify your contributions.

Shownotes Transcript

On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to deal with a bad manager when the owner isn't involved much with the team, the best way to combat your prideful ego with delegating tasks to the other individuals on your team, and how to honestly asses your child athlete to provide them the best path to success.