We all know the saying "If you want something done, give it to a busy person." It’s sound advice--but it’s also a dangerous habit unless you step back occasionally to see what impact it might be having on the busy person’s experience at work. For most managers, having a "go to" person is a great asset, but make sure you don’t overdo it by going to the same person again and again.
This is a dilemma for most managers. It’s only natural to assign tasks to the most accomplished people on your team. And while that might make sense if the only goal of a manager were to get things done, one of the things we've stressed in this column is that the real goal of leadership is to get things done while creating an environment that is engaging and encourages long-term growth.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Helping Your Employees Find Their "Flow" | Fast Company
