What Deadlines?

In every situation, being proactive about tasks and deadlines has helped me to acheive my personal brand. For example, working with clients to determine a digital strategy and then implementing every aspect of it. In general, referrals happen more frequently when we can deliver what is promised early - going above and beyond, anticipating client needs - being proactive.

On a team, being proactive is very hard to delegate - but delegation means growth for your company and being proactive means more referrals.

Here are four tips to encourage others to be more proactive:

1. Get to know your employees' skills - then give them the right kind of assignment (and don't nitpick).
2. Purchase software, hire an instructor, help others focus on the right tasks to do their job more effectively.
3. Be a role model.
4. Let go.

Letting go often results in company growth because you know the right people and the right resources are in place.