Just because you can do it, doesn't mean you should.

Winning Doesn’t Mean Doing It All

Winners don’t win because they do more. They win because they move decisively, clearly, and with the right people around them.

They don’t waste time proving they can do it all. They focus on what only they can do, and delegate the rest. John Mackey, cofounder of Whole Foods, asked himself one question over and over:

“What does the company most need me to do now?”

Early on, he loved running real estate. But as Whole Foods grew, the company didn’t need its CEO signing leases. It needed him to be the face of the brand. So he stepped into that role, even though it wasn’t comfortable.

That’s how leaders grow. Not by clinging to their strengths, but by evolving with what the business needs.

So here’s your question for the week:
What does your company need from you right now?

Mackey’s story is from the corporate world, but the leadership principle applies anywhere business is built. You can read the full interview here: Entrepreneur article