Are you one of those bosses who struggles to delegate? Then check out this latest guide from business financing expert OnDeck.

It lays out the best pieces of delegation advice from 10 mega-successful business leaders and CEOs.

Tip 1: Don’t sweat the small stuff

As the boss, your time is super-precious. Don’t waste it on the small stuff; delegate it. Like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, start each workday with a question, “Am I doing the most important thing I could be doing?”

Tip 2: Figure out what not to do

Apple founder Steve Jobs said that deciding what not to do is just as important as deciding what to do. Excellent delegation advice from a guy who knew a few things about running a successful company.

Tip 3: Focus on productivity, not perfection.

Not everything has to match your sky-high standards. Productivity is more valuable than perfection. If someone can do a job 80% as well as you can, then let them do it. This piece of advice comes from Spanx boss Sara Blakely.

Tip 4: Delegate, then step back

If you’re going to delegate, then you have to…actually delegate. Tell project managers what you need, then let them get on with the job. Don’t micromanage. In the words of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, “Be stubborn on the vision, but flexible on the details.”

Tip 5: Give people space

Rising Team CEO Jennifer Dulski has a similar management style. She says, “Give your team the space they need [to] find creative ways of reaching their goals. It can open up new solutions to your business goals.”

Tip 6: it you might be wrong

Even the most successful business leaders it they can’t always be right. In fact, this ego-checking is one of the reasons why they’re so successful! “You have to be open-minded,” advises Bill Gates. “Somebody could do it differently and still do it well.” 

Tip 7: Keep it chill

Patience IS NOT considered a virtue when running a business. But it’s absolutely essential if you want to become a better delegator, according to Phil Alves. “Have patience,” says the DevSquad founder. “If it takes someone else much longer to complete a task, let them do it… it’s the most effective way to learn.”

Tip 8: Listen to your team

works both ways. Be clear and honest with your staff, but tell them to do the same. Ask them what you could be doing better. And, more importantly, take helpful on board. “Allow them to open up to you,” advises Carli Communications boss Carla Johnson.

Tip 9: Make yourself available

Agostina Pechi is a managing director at Goldman Sachs. It’s one of the most demanding jobs on the planet. Still, Agostina is never too busy for a catch-up with her project managers. “Have an open door policy,” says Pechi. “It’s essential to be open to your team member’s suggestions.”

Top 10: Work with people 

Delegation is easy when you see your people as collaborators – not employees. That’s management advice from Alterea co-founder Anahita Dalmia. Follow it to build a positive and empowering work culture that everyone can buy into.

Some bosses try to do it all, but the best ones delegate what they can. It’s just good management.