In order to be the boss you need to understand every aspect of the business. Know and perform every job,. Only then can you identify what you can and should do and what you can and should not do. Whatever you should not specd time doing is what you must get others to do for you (usually for pay, sometimes for some other gain that will benefit the other party).

A boss breaks the business down into different parts and assigns those parts to be done by outside help. Only the boss holds the big picture in his head. She or he communicates with all the other parties that make the business successful. It’s not always simple or easy to be the boss. You have to manage many relationships and know your own strengths and weaknesses. Only with this knowledge will you be able to assign tasks to others and verify that everything gets done when and how it is needed.

A simple test – Try managing the tasks at home, the relationships with family, partners, gardeners and others. From top to bottom, the ability to manage the company relationships all go back to your people skills.