"When I was younger, the mistake I made when it came to delegating was to not do it! I thought that I needed to do everything myself. This mentality didn't last long because after a while I felt burned out. Clearly, I couldn't take it upon myself to do everything! The lesson I learned is that it's highly important to trust others and to delegate certain tasks whenever possible. Now, later in my career, I believe that I am a successful delegator. I look for the strengths that others have and assign tasks that suit them. I lay out clear expectations, request occasional status updates, and give deadlines, but then I allow them to take control and complete the task or project as they see fit. This strategy has worked very well for me."