10 Joys of Independence

10 by 10

This week’s Quick List is a follow up to our Quote of the Week on Independence.

Independence can come with all sorts of challenges and negative consequences.

But if the leader leads wisely, there is the potential for so many rewards.

Here are 10 potential joys of independence.

  1. Team members become more competent.
  2. Team members become more self-confident.
  3. Team members become more confident in their leader.
  4. Morale improves.
  5. Productivity improves.
  6. Customers get more accurate and consistent information.
  7. Customers get information more quickly.
  8. You have more time to focus on YOUR priorities – the work you and only you can do.
  9. You have a greater opportunity to achieve the results you want.
  10. You can leave work, feeling free, not worried whether things are going okay without you.

Ah – the joy of independence.

For tips on how to experience more of the joyful side of independence, see The Joy of Independence.

Jan Bolick

Jan Bolick, the author of this article, works with leaders to boost morale, productivity, engagement and overall performance so that they and their teams make their individual and corporate goals.

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This weekly feature is for managers who don’t have time or don’t want to make time to read lengthy articles or even short paragraphs. We call it a Quick List. AKA – 10 by 10 on Tuesday. 10 ( ideas or tips or questions or steps or ways to Get 2 Goal or Be a Better Manager, etc) by 10 (AM – EST) on Tuesdays. Click here if you’d like to see all Quick Lists created to date.

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