In this episode, we delve into what it takes to trust someone enough to hire them as an assistant. We'll explore past discussions on delegation strategy and the essentials for onboarding an assistant. The focus will be on overcoming trust issues—fear of poor performance or exposing personal work details—and what to look for during the hiring process. Key points include establishing initial trust, solidifying it in the first two months by assessing competence and chemistry, and nurturing it through assigning more challenging tasks and observing proactive, adaptive behavior. Join us to learn how to confidently trust your assistant and effectively delegate tasks.

00:00 Introduction: Trusting an Assistant

00:07 Delegation Strategy and Hiring Essentials

00:34 Overcoming the Trust Hang-Up

01:09 Building Chemistry and Competence

02:15 The Growth Journey to Trust

03:38 Challenging Tasks and Proactive Support

04:23 Adapting and Innovating for Success

05:17 Conclusion: Flourishing Trust with Your Assistant