Mastering the art of delegating

Delegating isn't easy, but you have to do it. When it was just you, you enjoyed taking risks and you did it all the time. But now that you have a staff, you have to consider your risks more carefully.
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Delegating isn't easy, but you have to do it. When it was just you, you enjoyed taking risks and you did it all the time. But now that you have a staff, you have to consider your risks more carefully.
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