Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Ken Byler of Higher Ground Consulting Group contributed Scapegoating and Leadership.

Leadership Development 365

Leadership Development Development Leadership Ethics 365

HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2019

One common explanation is the prevalence of micromanagement. Abound in today’s organizations, micromanagement – when pushed in aggressively - can be quite counterproductive. It may be tempting to deny but the cost of micromanagement is rarely noticed by micromanagers. The post Goodbye, Micromanagement!

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Micromanagement Cost Resistance Bottom-up 89

Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While it’s important to have a supportive and motivating environment, going overboard in certain areas can have negative consequences for both the leader and the team. When leaders are micromanaging: Micromanaging is a way leaders can go overboard, stifling creativity and initiative among their team members.

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Micromanagement Short-term Long-term Active Listening 157

Lead from Within

MARCH 19, 2020

In leadership, too, habits can be positive or negative. Here are some of the most common bad leadership habits—look through the list and see which of your own automatic thoughts and actions may be in need of reforming. If you are in the habit of avoiding conflict, you are weakening your leadership. The Leadership Gap.

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How To Micromanagement Leadership Learning-by-Doing 217

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Motivate people, don't command them. I find people work harder and are more motivated if they're happy. Don't micromanage, treat people with respect, and create a sense of joining a team rather than a top-down approach. I managed large teams for over 15 years in corporate and have been coaching C-Level clients for 15 more.

Management 195

Management Short-term Micromanagement Long-term 195

Rich Gee Group

JUNE 13, 2014

How can you make the leadership leap with your team and go from just being a good leader (and that isn’t bad) to a great leader? Persuasion, Motivation, & Coaching. Have you revisited your motivational and coaching behaviors? Are you a micromanager? The post Why Your Good Leadership Isn’t Great.

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Leadership Collins Micromanagement Motivation 363

Lead from Within

MARCH 29, 2022

That leaves leaders still grappling with important new issues: managing different distractions, making information and tools accessible, and keeping remote employees motivated, connected, productive, and engaged. In my work as an executive leadership coach, I’m emphasizing these points for my clients: Keep communication concise.

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Succession Micromanagement How To Tools 218

Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

Renae Asks: I’m trying to use my time wisely, and that means being strategic in the leadership training opportunities I pursue, as well as the ones I set up for the team I manage. Joel Answers: Let’s start by demystifying what leadership actually means. To many, leadership is an elusive role. As a leader know when to step back.

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Quality Leadership McKinsey Training 166

Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

This past summer, my daughter Malaika worked at her first summer job, which also happened to be her first time in a true leadership role. And this effort reveals the first critical leadership trait: our ability to grow as leaders is dependent on our willingness to get feedback from those we lead [ Share on Twitter ].

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Succession Mentor Leadership Micromanagement 278

Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There are probably few if any people in leadership who don’t aspire to have a happy team. But what does it take to keep people motivated? Especially these days, when most people are working long hours and have so much to do, there are steps you can take to help ensure your team is happy (and, since the two go hand in hand, motivated).

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Motivation Team Micromanagement Consensus 167

Lead from Within

MARCH 12, 2024

Trust Boosts Productivity: When trust is present, leaders don’t need to micromanage their team members. Trust Increases Job Satisfaction: In a trusting environment, employees are more satisfied with their work, leading to higher engagement, motivation, and retention rates. Demonstrating integrity builds trust in your leadership.

Team Building 143

Team Building Team Micromanagement Active Listening 143

Lead from Within

JULY 11, 2023

Trust is a crucial component of any relationship, but it is especially important in leadership. When trust is present, leadership is strong and effective. Micromanaging: Trusting your team members to do their jobs and giving them the autonomy to make decisions is crucial to building trust.

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Micromanagement Morale Environment Team 121

Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Everyone hates to be micromanaged! However, as a manager, you’ve got the ability to tap into one of the most powerful motivational tools available to you – giving employees freedom and autonomy in how they do their work! empowerment Drive daniel pink management motivation delegation' It just sucks the life out of employees.

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Motivation Airlines Delegation Micromanagement 273

Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 20, 2017

But we all know people in the business world who do a terrible job in leadership positions: awful bosses, disengaged department heads, ineffective team managers, and otherwise bad bigwigs in nice offices who make the work environment an unpleasant one. THE ZOMBIES This approach to leadership is thoughtless, passionless, and lacking in energy.

Leadership 186

Leadership Micromanagement Self-aware Leadership Styles 186

Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you want to improve your people management skills, you need to move away from micromanaging in the direction of guidance and coaching. The employees in a business need recognition for the work they do; without this, their motivation and, therefore, productivity start to decline. Step Two: Inclusion . Step Four: Empathy .

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Skills Management Micromanagement Learning-by-Doing 289

Leading with Trust

JANUARY 17, 2024

suspicion, blame, imposter syndrome, micromanagement, unwillingness to receive feedback), it becomes clear that fear is unconsciously driving their behavior. Ken Blanchard and I address this topic in our book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. So, what’s the antidote to fear?

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Strategy Servant Leader Blanchard Leadership 82

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 28, 2014

No one wants a boss who micromanages and is constantly looking over their shoulder. Author information Piera Palazzolo Piera Palazzolo of Dale Carnegie Training wants to contribute to the online conversation about leadership and business management with the blogging community.

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Micromanagement Tips Motivation Leadership Development 308

Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 27, 2012

Sports metaphors are everywhere in the workplace, but there’s no denying that the leadership and teamwork skills found in the sports setting teach important lessons. Follow these tips to promote a successful workplace that motivates team members and ultimately drives up productivity and profits. Avoid micromanaging.

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Teamwork Micromanagement Leadership Sports 200

Lead from Within

AUGUST 2, 2022

An important part of leadership, then, is giving each member of your team a sense of ownership in that purpose and their role in making it happen. Many leaders are prone to the mindset that the only way to make sure something is done right is to do it yourself, which is why delegation and micromanagement are often a struggle.

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Micromanagement Delegation Energy Creativity 160

Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Leadership is more than just giving orders and being the boss. To be an effective leader, you need to be able to motivate and inspire your team to do their best work. Micromanaging your employees will only lead to frustration and resentment. This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com.

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Tips Management Delegation Micromanagement 250

Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 10, 2020

According to a study by Gartner last year titled, “Reshaping Leadership for the Future,” 50% of leaders surveyed didn’t believe they’re well equipped to lead their organization into the future. In the past, leadership was all about what skills you had and your ability to get results.

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Long-term Short-term Emotional Intelligence Simon 386

Lead from Within

JUNE 7, 2023

Here are four ways that a simple leadership mistake can cause those you lead to be distressed: It can lead to a lack of trust and respect: When leaders constantly tell their team members what to do, it can create a culture of micromanagement and lack of autonomy. This can lead to a lack of motivation and a decline in morale.

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Micromanagement Leadership Styles Morale Creativity 148

Mark Sanborn

MAY 27, 2019

Everyone is motivated. The big question is what are they motivated to do and why? get the right results with people, you need to understand the basics of motivation to use it effectively. Here are five tips to being a better motivator: Motivate different people differently. They are both powerful motivators.

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Motivation Tips Micromanagement Learning-by-Doing 63

CO2

JUNE 14, 2023

The pursuit of balance is an essential element of effective leadership, and it applies to both the leaders themselves and the individuals they guide. In an attempt to expedite progress, you may be tempted to take complete control, micromanaging every aspect and excluding your team from important decisions.

Leadership Development 78

Leadership Development Executive Coaching Development Leadership 78

Rich Gee Group

JULY 15, 2014

Motivate people, don’t command them. I find people work harder and are more motivated if they’re happy. Don’t micromanage, treat people with respect, and create a sense of joining a team rather than a top-down approach. The post Be A Better Leader – 30 Leadership Hacks For Managers. Always be fair.

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Management Short-term Leadership Motivation 323

Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It surveyed top professionals from more than 120 countries about the skills needed for effective leadership in the decade ahead. They feel motivated to work with others, to innovate, and to strive for extraordinary results. They don’t try to micromanage or impose their own working style. A recent MIT study underscores this.

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Quality Decentralization Storytelling Micromanagement 345

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 5, 2024

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.

Mentor 89

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 89

HR Digest

MARCH 4, 2021

A bad manager can crush engagement and motivation, down productivity, and generally make coming to work a chore for the entire team. Micromanagement. Micromanagement happens when you don’t trust your team. The post 6 Leadership Tips for First-time Managers to Step Up Your Game! Do not miss the forest for the trees.

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Tips Management Micromanagement Delegation 116

Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s all well and good to talk about leadership and aspire to show it, whether it’s in our families, social situations or work environment. To really show leadership and represent everything it stands for, you need to develop a leadership mindset. What’s the Real Meaning of a Leadership Mindset?

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Development Self-aware Power Leadership 52

The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 3, 2023

Generally speaking, the consensus is that autonomy is highly motivational. They highlight how famous exemplars of decentralized leadership, such as Zappos and Oticon, have generally failed to deliver results and employees have requested a return to some form of hierarchy again with managers providing invaluable support.

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Decentralization Micromanagement Consensus Cooper 126

Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2016

You are in a leadership position, so you know that you have several duties to perform. Here are six ways you can help your team improve their quality of life: Don’t micromanage. Micromanagement is the sin of many leaders. If you suffer from micromanagement, set yourself free, and your team as well.

Quality 150

Quality Micromanagement Stress Motivation 150

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 101

HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

By developing strong people management skills, leaders can create a work environment where employees feel motivated, engaged, and committed to their roles. When employees feel valued and cared for, they are more likely to be motivated to perform at their best. Clear communication and goal-setting promote alignment and productivity.

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Skills Management Emotional Intelligence Active Listening 98

Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Welcome to the October 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Leadership. Julie Winkle-Giulioni of Julie Winkle-Giulioni provided Are You a Micromanager or a Macromanager? Tanveer Naseer of Tanveer Naseer provided 4 Critical Leadership Traits That Drive Success And Growth. Resilience. Engagement.

Leadership Development 150

Leadership Development Development Leadership Micromanagement 150

CO2

JUNE 14, 2023

The pursuit of balance is an essential element of effective leadership, and it applies to both the leaders themselves and the individuals they guide. In an attempt to expedite progress, you may be tempted to take complete control, micromanaging every aspect and excluding your team from important decisions.

Leadership Development 60

Leadership Development Executive Coaching Development Leadership 60

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2016

But it really came out of a motivation to where I understood I was going to have to make my mark that way.” Such moments are also relevant to the rest of us, especially those in leadership positions. Role is not the same as job title; role from a leadership perspective is the process of defining what you do for others.

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Self-aware Leadership Core Competence Micromanagement 150

CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Author Gary Cohen calls this tendency the “just tell” style of leadership. But “ just ask” leadership , centered on questioning, inspires greater accountability, surfaces innovative ideas, resolves conflicts, and motivates employees to higher levels of performance.

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Power Drucker Self-aware Ethics 78