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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?” ” In fact, that phrase consistently ranks in the top “ Asking for a Friend” questions in our Leadership Development Programs. What is Micromanagement?

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May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

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. Development. Communication. Follow Ken on Twitter @RapidStartLdr.

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Elevate Your Leadership Game: 3 Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Success

Lead from Within

Demonstrate the work ethic, integrity, and commitment you expect from your team members. Don’t #1: Micromanage Your Team Micromanaging can stifle creativity and demotivate your team members. Do #1: Lead by Example: One of the most powerful ways to lead is by setting a positive example for your team.

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Are You Crushing Your Employees?

Lead Change Blog

Control is the opposite of trust, and micromanaging sends the message to your team members that you don’t trust them to do their jobs. However, micromanaging saps the initiative of your team to the point where they stop taking responsibility because they know you’re going to step in and take charge.

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Transforming Bad Leadership into a Beacon of Growth

CO2

Micromanagement : Overly controlling leaders who do not trust their team to perform tasks independently can stifle creativity and initiative. Micromanagement signals a lack of confidence in the team’s abilities and can lead to low morale and job dissatisfaction.

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The Messages Micromanagement Sends

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Micromanaging is not just another "leadership style." When leaders micromanage, they send many negative messages to employees. Take a look at this list of more than 20 negative unspoken messages micromanagement sends to employees. It harms people.

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Five Qualities Genuine Leaders Have in Common

Leading Blog

Millennials and Generation Z crave purpose as well as ethical behaviors from their bosses. Based on this deep understanding of others, these leaders develop a shared narrative, providing a common purpose and strategic direction: where we need to go, why it matters, and how we’re going to get there. Employees are expressing this, too.

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