1/ In any fast growing organization – one of the best feelings as a manager or CEO is having someone who works for you that I call “Safe Hands.”
2/ It’s this implicit sense that you can delegate a task, project, or line of business and trust that the person is going to execute with quality.
3/ “Safe Hands” isn’t just about competence – it’s about proactively communicating when issues arise, acting as an owner when problem solving, and operating independently (without the need for micromanagement).
4/ Importantly, “Safe Hands” isn’t tied to seniority. And it’s remarkable how inconsistent it is across an organization...
5/ Whenever I found someone who was “Safe Hands” at my prior company (especially junior folks) – I’d pour responsibility on them. Many of these individuals stretched far beyond their original roles and became leaders at the company (with several now successful entrepreneurs).
6/ It’s one of the most common conversations I have with the founders I work with. Especially in the Series B+ stage as they’re beginning to bring on executive leadership for the first time.
7/ Do you feel like you have “Safe Hands” across every functional unit of the business? How much leverage do you feel like you’re getting from your team in those areas?
8/ Every CEO instinctively knows the answer to these questions (and finding your “Safe Hands” is a key step towards scaling yourself and the company)!
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