Productivity Archives | Team Delegate

Why Delegation Fails — and What Leaders Need to Have in Place First

By Brittany Love December 18, 2025

Delegation is one of the most powerful accelerators of business growth. It frees up capacity, reduces overwhelm, and allows leaders to operate at a higher level.

But here’s the truth many people don’t talk about: delegation fails far more often than it succeeds — and it’s usually not because the assistant wasn’t capable.

More often than not, delegation fails because the leader wasn’t set up for it to work.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness — the kind that gives leaders the clarity and readiness to delegate well. Before work is handed off, there are a few foundational elements that need to be in place.

The Moment Doing More Stops Working: Why Leaders Need Capacity, Not More Effort

By Brittany Love December 4, 2025

There comes a time when effort isn’t enough, and at some point, we’re just spinning our wheels. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. As a business owner, your workload can sneak up on you. Before you know it, you’re working yourself into burnout.

However, the turning point comes when you stop long enough to recognize what’s happening. Keep in mind — this isn’t a bad thing. It’s actually a sign of growth in your business.

How to Identify Your Workstyle in 4 Simple Questions

By Tonya Thomas October 8, 2024

If you’re considering adding members to your team, being mindful of your workstyle is good. Knowing your work style is important so that you know the type of person who works well with it. I talk about assistants a lot because that’s my industry. For example, if you’re considering bringing on a virtual executive assistant, you should understand how you like to work before engaging with an assistant. Knowing your work style will enable you to find an assistant whose work style compliments your own.

If you don’t know or haven’t thought about your work style, there are ways for you to find out. You can take assessments, but the simplest way is to answer a few questions. Think about the following:

Are Your Emails Too Harsh?

By Tonya Thomas July 22, 2024

Sometimes, we can get so busy that we don’t stop to think about how we communicate in written form, and this is usually the case in our emails. You shoot off a quick email and don’t stop to think how it will be received. Our written communication can sometimes derail our work relationships. It’s important to consider how our abruptness can affect members of our team. Here are some tips to help ensure that your written communication gets your point across without wreaking havoc.

3 Ways to Improve Your Delegating Skills

By Tonya Thomas August 27, 2023

When it comes to delegating, clear communication is key. It’s important that you make sure that you provide clear directions when assigning a task or project in order to receive the outcome that you desire. Here are three things that you can do to ensure that you provide clear directions to achieve successful delegation.

A Main Cause for Getting Stuck in Your Business & How to Fix It

By Tonya Thomas January 31, 2023

Is there something holding you back from moving forward in your business? Often times we tell ourselves that it’s time, perfectionism or not knowing the how, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes what’s holding us back is fear and we use the things mentioned as an excuse. It can be fear of success or fear of failure.

3 Reasons Why You Should Simplify Your Technology Tools

By Tonya Thomas November 30, 2022

There are numerous ways in which we can communicate online. There’s instant messaging, email, project management platforms, and more. However, using too many tools to communicate can become disruptive and time-consuming for you and your remote team. Here are the pitfalls of using too many tools.

Ask Yourself These Important Questions Before Making Your Next Hire

By Tonya Thomas October 31, 2022

It’s important to know why something is being done in your business. Any strategy, project, or task needs a reason as to why time should be devoted to doing it; this also needs to apply to bringing on a team member and delegating.

Scheduling Daily Focus Time to Create Maximum Growth in Your Business

By Tonya Thomas September 24, 2022

It’s important to schedule a time to get away for a couple of days to focus on your business. But, what about taking time on a daily basis to carve out thinking time? Sometimes your day can get so hectic that you don’t have time to stop and think about anything. Can you relate to this?

As a CEO or entrepreneur, you have to make decisions on a daily basis, and sometimes very quickly. It can be difficult to make decisions when you can’t focus on the issue at hand. One thing that you can do to help create thinking space is to schedule it. Block out 30 minutes on your calendar each day as “thinking time” or “mindfulness.” Here are three things to keep in mind to ensure that you get the most impact out of this exercise.

Reclaim Your Sanity: Taming Your Email Inbox

By Tonya Thomas August 21, 2022

Email is a necessary evil. We need it to conduct business, but it can become a thorn in our side, especially if it’s not managed well, because it can quickly get out of control. However, if you follow a few tips, you can keep it tamed.