Work with Ivy

Stepping up before passing it on 💡

May bagong task si client. Nung una, nag-ask siya if pwede bang i-take over ng team namin yung task *kung may extra time*. I said no — and instead suggested hiring someone with the right expertise.

May extra time ba ang team? Honestly, meron. But that’s not always a signal to add more work. Hindi porke’t may konting space, pupunuin agad. I want my team to have a bit of slack time—to rest, recharge, and stay focused sa current responsibilities nila without burning out. Kasi doon nanggagaling ang quality work, hindi sa laging mabigat na workload.

As a leader, naniniwala ako na kailangan ko munang maintindihan yung process bago ko siya i-delegate sa team.

So bago mag-hire ng bago, I volunteered to handle it first - for now. Hindi dahil marami akong extra time, and not because the client asked me to—but because I want to fully understand the workflow, challenges, and expectations firsthand.

Of course, hindi ito about working for free—clear dapat ang scope, expectations, at value ng work. It’s about stepping in strategically, hindi para i-undervalue yung ginagawa natin.

Leadership isn’t just about directing work. It’s about clarity, empathy sa team, and making better decisions. By doing the work myself first, mas maayos ko silang magaguide and eventually maipapasa sa tamang tao with confidence.

Minsan, the best way to lead is to go first.

You might be the best performer in the room—but if you lack respect, speak poorly, or rub people the wrong way, no one will want to work with you. Skill gets you in the door. Character keeps you in the room.