When I started my journey as an entrepreneur, I dug into every single detail of my business, no matter how small it was. However, I gradually realised that it wasn’t helping anyone except my ego.

In the first months of my business, I had so much to do that I felt stressed out. I believed that solving every issue was necessary, but it left me with less time for the important tasks of my business. I was overworked, making it hard to lead effectively. This is something many new entrepreneurs experience.

When times get tough, I consulted one of my mentors to discuss my difficulties. They gave me important advice: "Your real job is to build a team." This simple idea changed how I thought about being a leader. I realized that my job wasn’t to fix every problem but to help my team take charge and do their jobs.

Building Confidence in My Team

Once I accepted that forming a team was my priority, I realized I needed to trust them more. It was challenging to stop overseeing everything, but I learned that true trust involved letting my team tackle problems on their own. This helped everyone feel responsible for their work and find their solutions.

To truly support my team, I realized I needed to help them build their confidence in solving problems. Rather than solving everything for them, I guided them in finding solutions. I gave advice when needed but didn't give them all the answers. I encouraged them to think for themselves and trust their judgment.

As my team started solving problems on their own, I saw their confidence grow. They took more responsibility for their work and didn’t wait for me to fix things. When they faced challenges, they felt strong enough to handle them. This made them better at solving problems and feeling good about their work.

By encouraging my team to solve problems on their own, I created a group of people who could handle challenges without always needing my help. They became stronger and better at dealing with tough situations. Instead of fixing everything, I could guide them and help them find their solutions.

This way of working helped the whole team. When team members feel trusted, they care more about their work and get better at solving problems. In the next tough situation, instead of me fixing everything, I could let my team step up and find the solution themselves.

Strengthen your team's decision-making confidence by trusting them and accepting mistakes as part of the learning curve. Keep an open communication and give them positive feedback. Ensure they have the necessary tools and training.

Also, make sure your team knows what you expect and give them the freedom to make their own decisions. Show them that you trust their abilities. This makes them feel responsible and proud of their work, which helps them stay motivated and excited to do a good job.

A good leader doesn’t fix every issue alone. Instead, they help their team learn to manage challenges. I used to think I had to solve everything, but it left me with no time and didn’t allow my team to grow. I realized I needed to guide and trust them to find their way.

When I gave my team the chance to solve problems on their own, I noticed a transformation. They became more confident and independent, taking pride in their work and fully owning their tasks.

As my team grew stronger, I could focus on bigger, more important areas of the business. The key to this success was trust—letting my team make mistakes, learn from them, and grow. This way, we all became better at what we did, and the whole team succeeded together.

We’d love to hear from you! Share your experiences or thoughts on leadership and team dynamics in the comments below. What challenges have you faced, and how have you supported your team to solve problems? Let’s learn from each other and grow together as leaders!