Not Your Job: Discover the surprising way to save time, avoid burnout, and do what you love forever

by Pierce Brantley

#1 best-selling author Pierce Brantley is back with a new way for entrepreneurs to save time, avoid burnout, and discover a proven path to stress-free people management.

Do you know why most entrepreneurs never see their business grow to its fullest potential? It’s not their talent or work ethic that stops them. It’s not even the quality of the product or service. Even the best small businesses will fail if the owner never discovers how to how to leverage the time and talent of other people.

In Not Your Job, you will learn a new approach to people management that is fast, easy, and will not dilute your influence in the business. You will also learn a new method to delegation, how to avoid micromanagement when things get hectic, and the secret to achieving the mindset of a winning, competition-ready business owner. You will even learn how to foster innovation organically—with little to no effort from you.

Inside you will discover:

* Why most business owners fail to grow their business to its full potential
* A new approach to delegation for today’s fast-paced business climate
* How to get busy work off your plate for good
* The exact steps to structure work and reporting
* New strategies for creating a workplace that works for you
* What a new hire needs to be successful (even without you watching)

237 pages, Paperback

Published November 20, 2022

About the author

Pierce Brantley is a husband, father, and Christian entrepreneur. He has helped thousands of business owners and F500s create companies that innovate and achieve their goals through better management and inspired thinking. When he’s not speaking, consulting, or writing his next book, you can find him at the park with his kids or enjoying a good cigar.

Reviews

[Reader Views · Rating 5 out of 5]

If a company employee sees a book with a title, “Not Your Job,” they may think, ‘Finally! Something I can use to get out of my boss’ quiet hiring strategy!’ But that’s not what this book is about. And, actually, “Not Your Job: Discover the Surprising Way to Save Time, Avoid Burnout and Do What you Love Forever” by Pierce Brantley is a book specifically written for entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managers. This book tackles the issue of such people taking on more work than they should, losing valuable time they should be spending on more important tasks, and suffering burnout from stretching themselves too thin. This book gives a solution to all that, by offering advice about delegating tasks to employees and making sure they actually do the job they have been entrusted with.

I do not have any experience as a manager, but I am the “owner” of my own home-based business. I have had the experience of delegating tasks to other people who claimed to be the right person for the job. Sadly, there were cases in which they were not, and there were either delays because of this or the final product was not as good as it should have been. If you’re going to delegate tasks to individuals, you have to make sure they are the right person for the job. And not only must you ensure they are the right person for the job, but you must also ensure they will actually do the same kind of work you would do yourself.

How? Read this book and Pierce Brantley will tell you.

At the beginning of the book, Brantley stresses just why it is so important for bosses and managers to delegate tasks in order to avoid burnout. Not only does he stress why it’s important, but he also points out how all the micromanaging that bosses and managers end up doing eats into their time and holds up everything else the bosses and managers are supposed to be doing instead.

The solution is to not only delegate the tasks to the right employee but to make sure that the employee completes the task by the deadline and does as good as or much better than a job the manager or boss would do.

In order to achieve that goal, it all goes back to the very beginning, during the employee’s onboarding process. The manager should take the time to really get to know their employee and their personality style which would affect how they work and interact in the long term. They should also make sure they have made it very clear to their new employee the company’s history, that they have outlined the company’s vision, and defined specifically what is expected of their role in the company. He also stresses how important it is to share company language (such as specific terms related to the company’s team members) and create sound company culture.

One important part of the beginning of the book which I found helpful was the author’s discussion about discerning what is a more valuable use of our time. This is especially true when it comes to delegating tasks to employees. Know what is valuable to an employee’s role in the company and what would be a valuable use of their time when delegating to them a task. “Delegation is about reestablishing why we work based on what is most valuable for us to do. By establishing what is most valuable for our time, we can freely and responsibly give work to others, so we get more leverage from our day. Time will recover itself if we focus our time on what is most valuable.” (Pg. 43)

The author shares a groundbreaking new strategy for delegating tasks. Each level, or “floor,” as he calls it, is defined and explained in lengthy detail. It may at first seem to be a tedious and time-consuming process, but by following this strategy, it does seem that it can produce a balanced and positive workplace where everybody is on the same page (more or less).

There are many parts of the book where the author shares templates for business managers to use, as well as links where they can download free templates for personal use.

The author spends the last part of the book sharing his insights on long-term management success, which definitely provided a lot of food for thought. I especially liked this particular form of advice: “Remind people of how their work is part of the greater good your business is doing in the world. People will continue to do good work if you do.” (Pg. 235)

“Not Your Job” is a great reminder to business owners and managers that it’s time to stop carrying the bulk of the workload that really isn’t “their” job and delegate tasks to employees they know they can count on because of adequate training and clear communication of just what is expected. It’s the kind of book that will help managers to see just how important it is to put a stop to all the micromanaging of employees who aren’t up to the task and instead build a better working relationship with the employees they value and trust to do things right in order to put their time where it should go.

[Nee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not an entrepreneur, but am in a management position and found most of the themes in the book applicable to the business I work in (advertising) and the type of leader I aspire to be.

I found the language and writing easy to digest and appreciated the samples provided that helped to explain the concepts. I also liked how information was broken out in short, succinct sections.

There were a lot of great takeaways from this book, but the ones I will use the most in my role will come from the onboarding/training sections.

I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway. Thoughts are my own.

[Ruben · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Excellent book"

This was My first time reading this book and it's amazing. I would highly recommend this excellent book to any manager or executive management just starting that particular position or who is just struggling a little and that need a definite answer on how to run a business smoothly without getting burned out to quicky. Within this book the author breaks down each chapter and the necessary tools on how to be a successful manager as well.

[Sylvia Barker · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a first-time manager, I found Brantley's writing to be worth the read. It is well-organized and thought-provoking and I will incorporate many of his ideas into my new role.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Kristen Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well organized, skillfully written, and a must read regardless of one’s tenure in a leadership or management role.

Highly Recommend!

Thank you for providing me an advanced readers copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review. I leave my review voluntarily.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a good book

[Nicole Harmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Review of Canaries Are Among Us

Review:
Canaries Are Among Us, written by Kayla Taylor, is an excellent resource. I gave the book a 5 out of 5 stars rating.
Hannah, Kayla Taylor's daughter's brain wiring is a little different than others making learning some subjects easier. She was diagnosed with several conditions: limited short-term memory, situational anxiety, and developmental coordination disorder, causing her problems with learning in a school environment. Seeing two good doctors gave Hannah the tools she needed to succeed at school. Her parents had to fight for their daughter to be heard and treated in a way that would maximize her ability to learn while minimizing her stress, teaching her how to handle stress and change. Hannah made considerable progress at the end of third grade. Changing schools to attend a Jewish school due to her situation and learning disability; she flourished there despite her disability.
However, she would not know her diagnosis had it not been for the bullying incident of Daniela and Lauren, which happened at the school she attended, Global Citizens Academy. The two girls targeted Hannah from preschool. She feels hurt more easily and cannot always express herself as another child would, so you could ascertain her issues, and it finally had to be dealt with when Hannah no longer wanted to go to school.

I loved this story.
It opened my eyes to a side of the school that I -a substitute teacher- witnessed but was not involved in dealing with the situation. The author showed her frustration at an administration refusing or fearing to see. Fighting the school for better treatment never entered her mind until she did have to do it before moving her daughter to a better school. The result -is her daughter moving to a school that appears far better for her condition.
But her condition should not have been a deterrent to Hannah being treated with concern and understanding so that her fears were validated and her situation handled correctly.
Seeing that Hannah needed help, Kayla took to reading up on her condition and felt that Hannah should see a doctor. This doctor then gave Kayla an answer; a name for what was wrong with her daughter and a plan of action to allow her daughter to attend school and be normal for her.
I think she described it perfectly and gave more resources for parents of these children with the same issues to read. Kayla advocates for her daughter and other parents in the same situation.
I highly recommend this read for all parents of children who are neurodiverse.

[J Kromrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

Pierce Brantley's latest book, "Not Your Job," is a refreshing and insightful guide for entrepreneurs seeking to unlock their business's full potential. With clarity and practical wisdom, Brantley offers a new approach to people management—one that transcends the mundane and empowers business owners to thrive.

Brantley cuts through the noise, revealing the critical factor that often eludes entrepreneurs: effective delegation. It's not about working harder or longer; it's about leveraging the time and talent of others. In a world where burnout threatens even the most passionate visionaries, "Not Your Job" provides a lifeline.

Brantley dismantles the myth that entrepreneurs must do it all. He introduces a streamlined approach to delegation, allowing business owners to focus on what truly matters.

When chaos reigns, micromanagement creeps in. Brantley shares strategies to avoid this productivity killer, freeing up mental bandwidth for strategic thinking.

The book outlines practical steps to structure work efficiently. Say goodbye to busywork and hello to meaningful progress.

Brantley's insights on fostering an environment that aligns with your vision are invaluable. It's not about controlling every detail; it's about creating a culture of excellence.

Brantley encourages readers to embrace the mindset of a champion. Success isn't accidental—it's intentional.

If you're drowning in tasks, this book is your lifeboat. Brantley's methods will revolutionize how you manage people and time.

Whether you're a solopreneur or lead a team, "Not Your Job" offers practical solutions to scale without sacrificing sanity.

Discover how to foster innovation effortlessly. Yes, it's possible.

"Not Your Job" is more than a book; it's a blueprint for sustainable success. Brantley's writing is engaging, peppered with relatable anecdotes and actionable steps.

[Mary Maciejewski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are you an entrepreneur who wants to save time, and avoid burnout? How about stress-free management? Of course, you do. And I have the answer you’re looking for. Not Your Job, Discover The Surprising Way To Save Time, Avoid Burnout, And Do What You Love Forever, by Pierce Brantley, looks like the answer you seek. Brantley shows through this book a new method to manage the people working for you in a fast and easy approach. You’ll learn delegation for this rapid-paced day-in-age while creating a work environment that is organized and productive.

Brantley is an experienced author who has blossomed with each of his books. He is an engrossed writer, and not redundant or puff in his findings. I clearly saw his business savvy and mature experienced attitude throughout the composition, having a strong impact.

Brantley’s truthful words and examples prove he has experienced the same struggles and ordeals any small business owner experiences. He also helps to give answers to probable problems, and even includes step-by-step directions.

I can’t think of a better guide for business owners than, Not Your Job, Discover The Surprising Way To Save Time, Avoid Burnout, And Do What You Love Forever, by Pierce Brantley. I would highly recommend this book and easily give it 5 stars. It is a winner for any business owner, new or established.

[Mariana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not your job is a book that will help you to open your eyes to a subject that many people, both entrepreneurs and company workers, experience; how delicate it is not knowing how to delegate and putting your trust in the people who work for you and how this can end your dream of starting a business or being in your dream job due to exhaustion.

The author's idea is to show a method which expose how to achieve an easy and fast administration of the people who works for you, with this book you will learn to delegate and live your day by day more comfortably while achieving an organized and efficient work environment and also being productive. The author, with all his vast experience in the business world, will help you answer problems that can probably happen and have step by step instructions on how to get out of them with successful results.

I highly recommend this book, it is an excellent guide for anyone in this business world, it is a book that will motivate you to save time, avoid burnout and keep doing what you love forever. Learn how to delegate and have a better live in all the aspects.

[Grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

The art of delegating - and many more useful tips!

Texas author Pierce Brantley is a motivational leader and businessman who shares his sound advice in his books - CREATING HEROES, CALLING, POWER LOVE SOUND MIND and now NOT YOUR JOB. Although the book is directed toward business executives, with very sound advice on time management, creating manageable tasks (instead of tasks that manage you!), reclaiming your time, and adopting a successful mindset, the information within the pages of this spiritually influenced book apply to everyone who needs to learn how to delegate tasks and honor our time to achieve true success and happiness. Feeling overwhelmed? This book is invaluable! Very highly recommended

[Azar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is written for the entrepreneur who has already established their business, but for whom the business is taking up more of their time than it needs to, for whom the business is growing beyond their own capacity. The book is broken into chapters/ topics, and there is a short summary of each topic at the very beginning of the book. So, the reader can read through the topics and go straight to the chapter that interests them the most. The writing style is straightforward and direct; it feels like the author is talking to the reader as one would a colleague or a peer. A lot of interesting management concepts are covered in this book. I'd recommend this book if the topic is interesting or useful for you.

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Burnout has been an issue for myself and close friends on and off in our careers. We just kind of figured it was bound to happen and we had to push through. However, “Not your Job” offered different but great insight and advice for finding purpose in our work lives. I liked how this was not all rainbows and butterflies or a “push yourself” kind of book. This was upfront real support you would hear from a good friend that reminds you there are good days and bad days but finding purpose or your focus in your work can help you get past the bad days. 14 chapters that focus on every single factor of work life, business life, managing time and tasks, etc. A good reminder that finding focus, delegation, and management of time and tasks can really help and that not everything is your job.

[Almiria · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Not Your Job” by the successful businessman and devout Christian, Pierce Brantley is a useful resource for new and experienced business owners alike. It offers advice on how to delegate, how to create manageable tasks, how to effectively teach new employees how to do their new job to the best of their abilities, and much more. One of my favorite chapters is the one called “The Elevator Effect.” This eye-opening chapter teaches us the vital importance of getting work done WHILE you direct it. In other words, it is not about handing it over blindly to others, trusting them to do a good job. This runs counter to the advice of many business books, but it makes total sense! Overall, an excellent book.

[Nela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not Your Job by Pierce Brantley is a kind of shortcut for entrepreneurs. As per its title, it offers a surprising way to save time, to avoid burnout, and to do what is loved forever. I think the most innovative and valuable thing about this book is the new method to delegation, which definitely avoids wasting time and substantially improves any type of business.
I won't give spoilers about it, but this approach offers effective, efficient, useful and easy-to-apply delegation strategies. So much so that I wondered: how did I not think of it before?
Without a doubt, I recommend this reading to all types of entrepreneurs and leaders of any level: they will be able to get valuable lessons from it.

[Conscientious · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not Your Job by Pierce Brantley is an outstanding guide emphasizing the goals of successful entrepreneurship set to save time and headache. In this guide, the author explains the importance of stress-free people management that will yield results in the long run. There are various important factors highlighted, but most important being to positively leverage the time and talent of the people. There are different methodologies included, like people management, delegation, ways to avoid micromanagement, and much more. I personally learned a lot more with the author’s guidance than my own experience. The author has a delightful way to point in the right direction with humor and precise words. A must-have for people into entrepreneurship.

[ZebraDebra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Within the invaluable pages of “Not Your Job” by the excellent author and successful businessman Pierce Brantley, we learn many precious things about managing a business. These are tips, advice and suggestions that I have not found anywhere else. True, there are many books out there about how best to run a business, but this author helps me see the rules of the game from a whole new perspective.

Whether you own and run a small business or a large one or if you are starting a business and need all the knowledge on how to make a success out of it without exhausting yourself, this is the book for you. I highly recommend it to one and all.

[Haisam Syyed · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who has worked with many entrepreneurs, I can confidently say that Not Your Job by Pierce Brantley is a game-changer for anyone
looking to take their business to the next level. Brantley's insights into people management and delegation are refreshingly practical and easy to implement, allowing business owners to free up their time and energy to focus on what truly matters. What sets
this book apart is the emphasis on fostering innovation and creating a workplace that works for you, not the other way around. If you're tired of micromanaging and feeling overwhelmed, Not Your Job offers a proven path to stress-free entrepreneurship. Highly
recommended!

[Celeste · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that every entrepreneur and business owner need to read this book no matter the stage their projects are in or if they have been working there for years, if they are successful or not. In Not Your Job, author Pierce Brantley explains how to manage and delegate work to prevent ourselves from exhaustion and stagnation. I really enjoyed reading this book because it is very well written and I think the advice provided by the author is very useful, sensible, and easy to follow and put into practice. I would recommend this book to any business owner who want their business to last in time and to be successful.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pierce Brantley is the author of "Not Your Job: Discover the surprising way to save time, avoid burnout, and do what you love forever." In this book, the author proposes us to think about why companies / small businesses do not prosper. For Pierce, the answer is simple; owners don't figure out how to take advantage of other people's time and talents.

I really liked the approach of this book, since what the author proposes is a new perspective, or at least it is for me. In addition, if owners apply this method that promotes innovation in an organic way, with little or no effort, they will be able to see the results quickly.

[Susan B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learning how to improve management skills by defining objectives, analyzing things, and building a strong team is the main objective of this book.
The author has put forward useful tips for initiating, delegating effectively and achieving goals on budget and on time every time we need it.
This book is straightforward and educational, plus the writing style chosen here is fun and at all times entertaining.
I enjoyed the way the practical and "how-to" approach that the author uses impacted me while reading. It is as if the author was directly talking to me in person.
The book is clear and it guarantees good results to anyone who reads it out there.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those books I have by my side, not only because it is a great source of information but also because it is a reminder to put at work to help reach my full potential and be able to delegate in the process.
Author Pierce Brantley wrote a very useful book for those struggling on delegation, letting go of control to be more efficient at work. "Not Your Job" will provide information, tools to save time, gain mental health and do what makes you happy.
To sum up, it's a great read for any leader, boss, worker or whoever feels like needs resource to reach to the top.

[Saya Jacaranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book

Pierce Brantley is the author behind this very useful book called “Not Your Job: Discover the surprising way to save time, avoid burnout, and do what you love forever”. The book is practical, explanatory and simple to follow.
I think this can be really helpful for any business. The approach of the author is not difficult to understand and I liked it because I feel it’s practical.

[Nan Berrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is a useful book for entrepreneurs who are moving towards employing staff. I found it a bit too complex for the needs of someone only wishing to outsource work via Virtual Assistants or a Vitual Team. For those in business who are building their paid staff component then this has valuable insights and help.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader's copy of Not Your Job by Pierce Brantley in exchange for an honest review.

[Mia C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Not Your Job: Discover the surprising way to save time, avoid burnout, and do what you love forever” written by Pierce Brantley is a very interesting book with an outstanding approach. I think this book serves as a guide which is totally helpful for any business person. I learnt many things with this book.

[Adriana · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Not Your Job: Discover the surprising way to save time, avoid burnout, and do what you love forever” by Pierce Brantley is a book which brings clarity to business owners. Also, the author’s writing style is light and humorous without losing attention to what’s really important. I think it’s a must-read book and this is why I certainly recommend it. I think it’s totally useful.

[Susel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book

Pierce Brantley uses a friendly and humorous writing style that I think most readers will enjoy. The book is the perfect one for business owners but I think any business person, no matter their rank, will learn a thing or two with this book. I really recommend reading it because I think it’s a must read.

[Valentina A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pierce Brantley is the author behind this very useful book called “Not Your Job: Discover the surprising way to save time, avoid burnout, and do what you love forever”. The book is practical, explanatory and simple to follow.
I think this can be really helpful for any business. The approach of the author is not difficult to understand and I liked it because I feel it’s practical.

[Aparna Preethi · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an interesting book. Not Your Job: Discover the surprising way to save time, avoid burnout, and do what you love forever was written by bestselling author Pierce Brantley. The book is clear and well-written and it provides plenty of useful tips for new entrepreneurs. This book is totally a must-have for those starting a company. I really recommend reading it.

[Kourtney Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

avoid burnout and put your mind at ease

Not Your Job is a guide that was especially useful for me, as I struggle with trying to handle too much on my own. With this guide, readers will learn how to delegate tasks to others and allow themselves to have their mind at ease with knowing that the responsibilities are shared and can be handled by others as well. If you are looking for purpose and a way to find fulfillment in your work, this is a great book to recommend. Burnout is so real in the workplace and can be easily avoided if you put your mind in the right place and set your plan to focus on allowing others to take the lead on occasion.