Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

If you’ve ever worked for a micromanager, you know how awful and how it can be. Micromanagers have a hard time trusting others to make decisions and rarely allow others to act independently, while true leaders are all about trust and autonomy. Micromanagers don’t want anything going in or out without their approval.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

If your boss is a micromanager—the kind who wants to maintain as much control over you as they can—you know how frustrating and irritating it is. Use them to start an effective dialogue that can result in more autonomy and less micromanagement: I’m going to do everything in my power to make you look good. I value your guidance.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 12, 2024

Every great leader understands that team building is not just about organizing fun activities or holding team meetings. It’s about unlocking the one secret ingredient that can make or break a team’s success: trust. Why is trust the team building secret that every great leader swears by? Lets explore.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 30, 2023

Try These Proven Approaches to Build Consistency & Momentum as a Sales Manager “Hey, Karin, as a sales manager, how do I keep sales from stalling without micromanaging my team? shares practical advice you can use as a sales manager, to keep your sales team focused and productive. Start with the sales process.

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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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Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

How do you break this cycle of micromanagement? Start by recognizing that micromanagement is really a trust issue. If you did, you wouldn’t be micromanaging them. If you want to stop the micromanagement, you have to identify which of the three factors needs to be validated and take active measures to do so. Break it down.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 21, 2023

One of the most important skills you can have as a leader, is the ability to effectively resolve conflicts within your team. Here are some tips on how the best leaders resolve conflicts within their teams: Be proactive: As a leader, if you see something, say something. Don’t take sides or show favoritism towards one team member.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 4, 2021

This means I try to cast the vision for a team and get out of the way, releasing each team member to do his or her work in their own individual way. There are times, however, where I tend to micromanage. 5 times I tend to micromanage: When a team member is new to the organization. His team was devastated.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Leadership is not just about being in charge; it’s about inspiring and guiding your team towards success. Do #1: Lead by Example: One of the most powerful ways to lead is by setting a positive example for your team. Demonstrate the work ethic, integrity, and commitment you expect from your team members.

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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. They take steps to avoid this and make decisions that will benefit the team. This can make their team resentful.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Curtail micromanagement: Leaders who are prone to micromanaging often struggle in situations they can’t control. To be effective, it’s important to suppress your micromanagement tendencies and give your team the freedom to work independently.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It can undermine the trust and confidence of its employees, disrupt team dynamics, and lead to poor decision-making and negative outcomes. To avoid micromanaging, leaders should provide clear expectations and guidance. Furthermore, they should give their team the autonomy and freedom to manage their own work.

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HR Digest

APRIL 18, 2024

How to manage remote teams effectively? You juggle video calls, instant messages, and project updates from a team scattered across the globe. Here are some hard-won lessons I’ve learned to manage a remote team and turn that scattered crew into a high-performing unit. The question gnaws at you. Absolutely.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 10, 2024

Leadership involves a high-level view, guiding a team or organization towards long-term goals. These symptoms might manifest as an obsession with minor details, delays in decision-making, or a sudden drop in team morale and productivity. Identify tasks that other competent team members can execute effectively.

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CO2

JANUARY 18, 2024

This rigidity manifests in a resistance to new ideas, a reluctance to adapt to changing circumstances, and an inability to tailor leadership styles to diverse team needs. Poor Communication: The Barrier to Team Success Effective communication is the backbone of successful leadership.

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Steve Farber

MAY 4, 2023

A hands-on manager — not to be confused with a micromanager — is highly involved in the day-to-day activities and decisions of their. Read more The post Managing Virtual Teams: Staying Hands-On with Remote Employees first appeared on Steve Farber. As a leader, you were likely taught that “hands-on management” is best.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 21, 2023

If your managers of managers are struggling to hold their teams accountable, dig a level deeper into the root cause This Asking for a Friend question came in from a manager of managers in one of our executive development programs. I’ve got a manager of managers on my team, let’s call her “Sue.” Hard worker.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Championship teams cite playing together as the key to success. Successful brands have high-performing teams working cohesively together to achieve their company’s goal. The big question is, ‘how can I bring a winning team together?’ Winning teams don’t just happen when you bring in qualified employees.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 31, 2023

Here are six common leadership mistakes that hold back employee growth and how to avoid them: Playing favoritism: It’s natural to have a few team members that you work well with or feel a closer connection to, but it’s important to treat all team members fairly and equally. Avoid the temptation to play favorites.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Micromanaging the workforce: Another red flag for leaders is micromanaging the workforce. Control-focused leaders may equate leadership with duties and need to control every aspect of a team’s activity. The best leaders take responsibility for everything that goes wrong, while giving credit to their teams for success.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 8, 2023

An organization’s culture ripples out from the team leading it. Many leadership teams don’t recognize their own behavior reflected back to them in their culture. A department, division, or organization’s culture ripples out from its leadership team. Organizational behavior reflects leadership team behavior.

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 10, 2019

There’s a reason why I make such a strong connection between the leadership imperatives of managing yourself and leveraging your team. As I’ve written here and in the new edition of The Next Level , effective self-management is a pre-requisite to leveraging your team in effective ways. In short, she was a micromanager.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 16, 2020

Without being intrusive, make a point of talking with people on your team about things in their life that aren’t related to work. Whether it takes the form of a big celebration, a public shout-out, a personal note or even a quick “way to go” in the hallway, let people know you value their contribution to the team. Be interested.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

When Things Get Crazy, Look for Ways To Empower Your Team by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders. Three Ways Leaders Can Solve the “People Problems” That Hold Teams Back via @KelloggInsight “I am trying to point out flaws in your approach. Boosting Team Performance: 3 Ways to Make Your Team's Engine More Powerful by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 23, 2023

When it comes to your leadership, it’s important to be aware of the habits that may be hindering your team’s success. While we all have our own quirks and tendencies, some habits can be more harmful than others, particularly when it comes to leading a team. Mistrust: When you mistrust others, you turn into a micromanager.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 1, 2014

That means I try to cast the vision for a team and get out of the way, releasing each team member to do his or her work in their own individual way. Here are 5 times to consider some micromanagement: When a team member is new to the organization. When a team or team leader has been severely crippled by injury or stress.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s the invisible glue that holds teams together, fosters collaboration, and drives innovation. However, trust is fragile and can be easily shattered by the actions of leaders and team members. Micro-Managing: Excessive control and micromanagement signal a lack of trust in employees’ abilities.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 24, 2016

As the following story illustrates, inspiring identity is a crucial factor in team performance and can help organizations overcome tremendous obstacles. On the morning of July 16, 1945, the Manhattan Project team watched as the first atomic bomb was exploded in the New Mexico desert. Inspiring Identity and the Manhattan Project.

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Lead from Within

JULY 11, 2023

Many leaders struggle with building and maintaining trust, and they often make mistakes that can destroy trust and hinder their team’s success. When leaders are unclear in their communication, it can create confusion and mistrust among team members. Micromanaging can damage trust and lead to a lack of motivation and engagement.

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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 more you get to know your team members, the better you can assign tasks and manage your projects. Step Two: Inclusion . As a manager, it’s your job to include everyone. . Step Four: Empathy .

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Lead from Within

MAY 25, 2023

As a leader, it’s important to recognize that your actions and decisions have a ripple effect on your team. If you’re making mistakes, it’s likely that your team will struggle as well. There are common leadership mistakes that can derail your team’s success.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Other times, seeing and touching a work product makes them realize just how much something different will better meet the team’s or customers’ needs. They’re living in a world of possibilities and guiding the team to create a future that doesn’t exist. So, they scratch out everything and start over. Just spell it out.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Here are some key aspects that define bad leadership: Poor Communication : Bad leaders often fail to communicate effectively with their team. This can include not providing clear directions, failing to listen to team members’ input, or not sharing important information, leading to confusion and misunderstandings.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 30, 2019

One of the things I learned is there are some things I had to micromanage – some things of which I needed to retain control. I have a problem focusing on small issues, so I really do control very little which happens on our team. Plus, I love the team process. Therefore, I micromanaged some things.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 30, 2022

When you tell people not just what to do but how to do it, you’re micromanaging. And few things leave people and teams feeling more demoralized and demotivated than micromanagement. Give focused attention to the things you say to your team—and if those words aren’t serving you well, make the changes you need to make.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 29, 2022

What started as an accommodation is becoming business as usual, with remote work and global teams now the norm. Micromanagement is even more of a temptation with a remote workforce, but if anything it’s even less effective. Avoid micromanagement and foster success by setting clear goals that people know they can achieve.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There are probably few if any people in leadership who don’t aspire to have a happy team. 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). A happy team has a supportive leader.

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