How to Leverage a World-Class Assistant

How to Leverage a World-Class Assistant

Every leader needs an assistant to manage low-leverage tasks so they can focus on driving results. A world-class assistant can easily remove 15 or 20 hours’ work from your plate every week. But many executives aren’t used to the daily rhythm of working with a right-hand person. Others have tried it before and had a bad experience.

You may wonder if really need an assistant—or feel unsure about how to leverage one fully.


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