As a leader in your company, you have a role that defines who you are and what you do. As that leader, in can be challenging to determine when you should be “working in” or “working on” your business?

Business owners and executives are often are do-it-yourself types who prefer to be involved in every aspect of their operations, from choosing the type of snacks for the breakroom to doing the company financials. Many business owners find it difficult to delegate tasks to employees or outside consultants. However, if you are a business owner or executive and are spending too much time on noncore business activities, you can find assistance from consulting services.

“If your business depends on you, you don’t own a business—you have a job. And it’s the worst job in the world because you’re working for a lunatic!”― Michael E. Gerber, Author E-Myth