Lead from Within

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s the invisible glue that holds teams together, fosters collaboration, and drives innovation. Micro-Managing: Excessive control and micromanagement signal a lack of trust in employees’ abilities. Trust is the cornerstone of any successful organization. Consistently delivering on promises is essential for trust-building.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

How to hold employees accountable without micromanaging them by Claire Lew @KnowYourTeamHQ. Innovation Is Everyone’s Business by Ben M. See more on Twitter. * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Lessons from Pops from @wallybock. Words matter.

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CO2

JUNE 14, 2023

In an attempt to expedite progress, you may be tempted to take complete control, micromanaging every aspect and excluding your team from important decisions. Risk-Taking: Taking calculated risks is essential for growth and innovation, but going to extremes can lead to detrimental outcomes.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Welcome to the October 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Development. Julie Winkle-Giulioni of Julie Winkle-Giulioni provided Are You a Micromanager or a Macromanager? Neal Burgis of Burgis Successful Solutions submitted Getting Comfortable Taking Innovation Risks. Development. Resilience.

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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. How do I get Sue to hold her team accountable, without micromanaging? Strategic, Analytic. Hard worker.

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CO2

JUNE 14, 2023

In an attempt to expedite progress, you may be tempted to take complete control, micromanaging every aspect and excluding your team from important decisions. Risk-Taking: Taking calculated risks is essential for growth and innovation, but going to extremes can lead to detrimental outcomes.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 29, 2022

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. Model your leadership communications with clear and concise communication. Set achievable goals.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

They feel motivated to work with others, to innovate, and to strive for extraordinary results. 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. Shaping a shared narrative.

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Leading with Trust

JANUARY 24, 2021

You likely developed a reputation as someone who could solve any problem that came your way and that ability probably helped you get promoted. Micromanaging. Lack of trust is at the heart of micromanagement. Micromanagement kills the motivation of your team members, reduces their creativity, and stifles innovation.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To really show leadership and represent everything it stands for, you need to develop a leadership mindset. Those in leadership roles must work on their leadership development. Furthermore, self-awareness means you can hone your leadership skills with professional development. Rigid thinking is the enemy of great leaders.

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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 stagnation of innovative thinking.

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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. In church revitalization, I micromanaged a few things a bit closer than I normally would – especially in the first couple of years. Therefore, I micromanaged some things.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2014

One of the things I’ve learned is that there are some things I have to micromanage. In church revitalization I’ve micromanaged a few things a bit closer than I normally would. Therefore, I have micromanaged some things. Here are 5 things I’ve micromanaged in church revitalization: Who we add to our team.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Welcome to the September 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Dan recaps, “Unfortunately, organizations don’t always do a good job when it comes to nurturing, developing, rewarding, and retaining their high potential employees. Tom Magness of Leader Business contributed How NOT to Micromanage.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2016

One of the things I’ve learned is there are some things I have to micromanage – some things of which I need to retain control. In church revitalization, I micromanaged a few things a bit closer than I normally would – especially in the first couple of years. Therefore, I micromanaged some things.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The level of micromanagement by my boss made my work difficult for me, and I had to end it because it was clear he had no trust in his employees. Increased Creativity: No one likes to be micromanaged and when they are, they can only do a little in their jobs with little to no creativity and innovation.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 19, 2020

The best leaders don’t micromanage, because they know it creates mistrust and breaks down innovation and motivation. At the heart of most micromanagement tendencies is the fear that your people will make you look bad. However painful it seems at the time, it’s easier than avoidance in the long run. You live in the weeds.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

It’s the critical foundation for creating an environment where your team members can flourish, be engaged, and exercise their creativity and innovation to achieve their goals and those of the organization. For leaders, trust is a must. Isolation – There are a few ways isolation is an enemy of trustworthy leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 13, 2016

Since creativity is the driving force behind innovative products, services, and businesses, it is an excellent idea for leaders in all positions and industries to apply creativity to sharpening the imagination. No matter what spells out success for your individual organization, originality and innovation will aid you to reach success.

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Leading Blog

MAY 10, 2019

Principles are less micromanaging and more like guardrails. But people who perform better and are more engaged deserve to be treated better and have their strengths developed. A culture of trust and psychological safety reduces the magnitude of mistakes and fosters innovation. Put them away and limit your access during the day.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2017

3 Ways to tell if a Company Values Innovation via @DanielBurrus. 7 Warning Signs You Need to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence @LollyDaskal via @Inc. Why You Might Be a Micromanager and It’s Not Your Fault by @JesseLynStoner. Organizational Culture: Innovated in 3 Basic Steps by @DanielBurrus.

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

Which qualities would you say are most necessary for people to develop if they wish to become key leaders in their organization ? Anyone with the motivation to lead can develop core leadership qualities. By contrast, McKinsey & Company is an organization that demonstrates the benefits of developing leaders who stand out.

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Brigette Hyacinth

OCTOBER 27, 2020

A toxic company culture will erode an organization by paralyzing its workforce, diminishing its productivity and stifling creativity and innovation. Micromanaging -Little to no autonomy is given to employees in performing their jobs. Develop a plan and follow through. 10 Signs your workplace culture is Toxic.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

People management encompasses a range of responsibilities, from recruiting and onboarding to training and development, performance management, employee engagement, and more. By developing strong people management skills, leaders can create a work environment where employees feel motivated, engaged, and committed to their roles.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 18, 2019

Happy people are more creative, innovative and dedicated than their unhappy counterparts. Refrain from micromanaging. When you’re tempted to micromanage, remember why you hired your team and trust them to make the right decisions without interference. Help them grow and develop.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 25, 2023

With a clear strategy, inspiring leadership, and aligned sales, powerful leaders understand that true competitive advantage doesn't come from innovation alone but belongs to companies that use their sales organization to add and create value. Before others will accept what you have to say, they must perceive you as credible.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 20, 2017

Perhaps some leaders have developed bad habits; some lack an understanding of what it takes to be a good leader; and some feel they’re leading well simply because they’re focused on their intention to lead, not the results of their leadership. This leadership dynamic is based in micromanagement, rooted in a fear of failure.

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Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

struggle with micromanaging, criticizing (vs. You’re micromanaging!!!! Are you developing your people’s skills, independence, creativity, knowledge, expertise? What the heck does a dishwasher have to do with management? Everything – stick with me. Think about how many managers (including us!) The loader has no say, no choice.

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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. It’s a skill that leaders need to learn and develop to foster trust with their team. But when you ask them about the fear-based sentiments they feel throughout the day (e.g.,

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 29, 2018

This is the micromanager who nitpicks about performance to such an extent workers are emotionally exhausted and anxious. More than ever longstanding and excessive tension is robbing leaders of innovation, creative problem solving , positivity and productivity. As you do, epiphanies, connections, and innovation often result.

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Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

struggle with micromanaging, criticizing (vs. You’re micromanaging!!!! Are you developing your people’s skills, independence, creativity, knowledge, expertise? What the heck does a dishwasher have to do with management? Everything – stick with me. Think about how many managers (including us!) The loader has no say, no choice.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 9, 2021

When data is sufficiently large, it is utilized to train algorithms that predict talents and capabilities; screen performance; set and survey work outputs; link workforce to various state of emotions; provide training and development; search for patterns across various teams; and more. How does AI become key to this dynamic?

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 24, 2016

The technicians’ improved productivity and innovation helped the Allies beat Hitler in the race to make an atomic bomb. Regardless of your personal feelings about the development and use of the atomic bomb, this bit of history is one clear example of the power in helping people find meaning in their work. You May Also Enjoy: .

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 28, 2015

It is stifling – killing innovation before people are afraid to speak up. Employees may feel left out, micromanaged, unsafe, hyper-criticized, or helpless. They invest the time to develop healthy relationships and reach out to help others in need, rather than being indifferent to them.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A happy team has a leader who is engaged and supportive—and leaders with that style will go much further than either micromanagers or aloof directors. When team members feel that the organization and leadership are invested in their career, they feel valued—which in turn makes them feel happier and more productive, innovative and creative.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

They’re everywhere, it seems, and their micromanagement cuts off all the oxygen to productivity. Delegating is an art, and the best leaders are those who give their teams the freedom to innovate and the structure to work together at peak performance. Develop stress-management skills if you need them, and help others do the same.

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