Give Up Some Control

I don’t have much input
in my book covers.
This responsibility rests
with the publisher
and there are a couple of reasons
for this.
Many writers aren’t visual people
and designing great book cover art
is a very specific skill set.

It is very challenging to give up this control,
especially as book cover art
is a big sales driver,
but it is necessary.

It is necessary for you
to give up some control also.

Scott McDowell
shares

“Counter intuitively to most new leaders,
many times
the most effective form of leadership
is stepping aside
and letting others take over.
In nimble, creative organizations,
work is completed on a project basis
and led by whomever is most interested
and skilled
to suit a particular project
regardless of age, experience or job title.
To evolve as a leader is
to concede ownership of a project,
or at least share ownership.”

Learn how to give up
some of your control.
It is a necessary part
of both success
and leadership.