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How to Know if Your Boss is a Micromanager (or if you just need help)

Let's Grow Leaders

Is it micromanagement or the support you need? One of the biggest requests for help we receive is, “How do I deal with my micromanager boss?” An employee will complain that their boss is a micromanager. What is Micromanagement? Micromanagers get over-involved in their team’s day-to-day work.

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What Works Better - Obedience or Commitment?

Mills Scofield

In other words, what works better, obedience or commitment? That may ring true if being obedient is the same as being committed. The first four tactics below assume that obedience produces results, while the last three practices value commitment.) So, don’t ask me whether obedience or commitment works better.

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How the Best Leaders Get Their People to Take Ownership

Lead from Within

Even the best leader can’t do it on their own—it takes a group of people coming together with commitment and a shared purpose. They’re willing to take risks and they know that failure is inevitable—not a source of fear or shame but part of the creative process. They inspire commitment. They delegate effectively.

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Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In

Eric Jacobson

Hopefully, you've mastered or are achieving good progress with your New Year's resolution(s) for 2024. If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.

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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders

Eric Jacobson

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024.

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Vulnerability, Trust, and a Thriving Business

Lead Change Blog

Simon Sinek tells the story of a time he was waiting to board a flight when one customer committed the unforgivable sin of attempting to gain access before his group was called. perhaps micromanaging. If you don’t, then it may be best to reconsider your selection process. Those were the strict alternatives.

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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders

Eric Jacobson

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2023.

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