One of the key elements of being an effective leader is your ability to come up with solutions to solve problems and improve processes. Don’t get me wrong it’s ok to ask your boss if you need help finding a faster and better way to get things done, and I certainly don’t want you having to reinvent the wheel…
But with this being said you need to be resourceful and show that you can Figure It Out by yourself or with the help of others without having to ask your boss every single step of the way, if it’s not absolutely necessary.
Being a manager means that you take ownership of problems and opportunities and find creative solutions to improve things by leveraging your resources and other people in your organization besides your immediate boss. You’re a leader and cannot hesitate to step out of your comfort zone and into new territory. Making mistakes and learning from them is ok, because otherwise you’re only standing still and waiting for the competition to pass by you.
Be bold, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, ask for forgiveness rather than permission, and most importantly have an attitude that ‘no’ or ‘I don’t know’ is not an answer and that you can figure it out.
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