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Often times we women carry a Superwoman complex. Whether it’s imposed on us by our family, friends or communities, the Superwoman cape is one that we wear proudly… Monday through Sunday. Our formal training bears little to no relevance on the countless tasks that we are handed each day. We Superwomen have to be careful to not let this distinguished title affect how we manage our businesses. What do I mean by that?
Our inner Superwoman may lead us to believe that not only CAN we run our business as a team of one, but that we SHOULD run our business as a team of one. We have to remember, however, that asking for help is okay. A true Superwoman is savvy and knows how to outsource those weaknesses. Here is your guide to being a Savvy Superwoman:
A Savvy Superwoman can identify her weaknesses. She is self-assured and knows that she is not a master of all things. Even more importantly, she is okay with it.
Savvy Superwoman Action Item: Make a list of your obvious strengths and weaknesses. Now, put your pride on the shelf…are there tasks that you have taken on, that have not produced the results that you expected? Your answer is probably a resounding yes! If so, those are more than likely…your less-than-obvious weaknesses. Add them to the list!
A Savvy Superwoman has an A Team. The A Team is a circle of close friends and colleagues who are a support system. Not only that, but they are skilled and probably represent many different industries. These are the people who she forms strategic partnerships with in order to enhance the success of her business (and theirs as well). For instance, maybe you want to have a customer appreciation party for your clients. You may not be great at event planning, but is there someone in your A Team that fits the bill?
Savvy Superwoman Action Item: List everyone who is in your immediate and extended network. Then, list their profession, skills and/or strengths. Now you have an A Team!
Here is your final task…
Compare your list of weaknesses with your A Team roster. Are there any matches? If so, then congrats…outsourcing your weaknesses will be a breeze. If you offer a service or skill that the other person may need, consider bartering. In this economy, many people may be open to bartering. Once you’ve distributed tasks among your A Team, then you can look to outside sources. The A Team can be a great place to seek referrals.
Happy outsourcing Savvy Superwoman!
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Patrice N. Perkins is the founder and editor of My Lifestyle ZEN, a Chicago-based blog for working professionals and entrepreneurs who value quality of life. You can visit Patrice’s website here: http://www.mylifestylezen.com/