Lead Change Blog

MAY 29, 2014

Are you a micromanager? Did you know that being a micromanager has more of a negative impact than a positive influence? It’s often easy to spot when we have been micromanaged, but it’s time to look in the mirror and see if we have become that which we know interferes with performance.

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Lead from Within

JULY 25, 2019

To work under a leader who is a micromanager can be very difficult. I have found that the only way to survive a micromanaging leader is to understand why they do what they do. Here are some of the most common reasons leaders resort to micromanaging—and what you can do to alleviate the pressure: Power. Insecurity.

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

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Micromanagement. Most have been micromanaged, and none liked it. Few call themselves micromanagers, and even fewer want to do it; yet they often don’t realize when they are doing it. The post Overcoming the Tendency to Micromanage appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 16, 2016

When I ask people to list the qualities or characteristics of great leaders, I never hear “they are a micromanager.” No one wants to be micromanaged, and yet we all know what it is, which means that someone is doing a lot of it. The post How to Stop Micromanaging appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 17, 2016

A leader who micromanages his people will not engage or energize them. Micromanaged employees are more likely to feel disconnected because it is a universal human need to have a reasonable degree of autonomy or freedom to do our work. Example of a Micromanager in Action. Napoleon was known for micromanaging.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Micromanagement is one of those terms that almost immediately elicits imagery—and the overwhelming majority of that imagery could be categorized as unpleasant or distasteful or “something you wouldn’t want to have to work your way through again!”. When micromanagement is used appropriately, it really doesn’t feel like micromanagement.

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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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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

Welcome to the March Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, productivity, development, engagement, team-building, and more. ’ This is not leadership; it’s a lack of leadership – and micromanaging too.” Development.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 23, 2024

Avoid micromanaging. Invest time and energy in others’ growth and development. Practice giving focused attention to others. Recognize others’ efforts and celebrate wins. Eliminate hindrance stressors from the work environment. Create a work environment that exhibits psychological safety.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 30, 2019

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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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nevertheless, we all know leaders who have dysfunctional behaviors, and here are the top five which must be avoided at all cost: Micromanaging: When a leader closely supervises and controls every aspect of their team’s work, this can create a sense of mistrust and insecurity among team members. Unprofessional behavior.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 8, 2023

In our work with culture development, we clearly see a variation of leadership modelling; people in organizations act like their leader — despite all attempts to train them otherwise. Culture development is intertwined with leadership team development. How’s your team doing? Which traps have you slipped into?

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Art Petty

APRIL 14, 2019

Not all micromanagers are created equal. If you’re unfortunate enough to fall under their purview for a while, instead of letting the frustration get to you, it pays to develop coping and navigation skills. Some are a lot more vexing than others.

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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? Development. The themes for this month in the order they appear include: Team Building. Resilience. Engagement. Communication.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 24, 2017

As he explained further, it became clear that Nancy did little to develop her team members and, as a result, they were unhappy, disengaged, and fighting amongst themselves. There are several ways that leaders jeopardize and undercut their team’s development. Teach and coach – Development is an active job.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you are starting your career as a manager or you are looking to develop in a position, there is always something to learn. If you want to improve your people management skills, you need to move away from micromanaging in the direction of guidance and coaching. Work with your employees to develop in those weaker areas. .

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Lead from Within

MARCH 31, 2023

As a leadership executive coach, I have seen firsthand the negative impact that certain mistakes can have on employee growth and development. This means giving equal opportunities for development and promotion. I coach leaders all around the world and in many different industries. Avoid the temptation to play favorites.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Doesn’t micromanaging and process smother creativity? You do that by setting up structures that notice, encourage, and develop innovative ideas and practices. Learn more at innovativeleaderbook.com. * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * *

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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

JANUARY 10, 2024

Offer to Shoulder Some Burden: If you find your leader overwhelmed with micromanagement, propose a reallocation of responsibilities. Frame it as an opportunity for team growth, illustrating that delegation can help develop junior team members while freeing the leader to engage in more cerebral tasks.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

When leaders are micromanaging: Micromanaging is a way leaders can go overboard, stifling creativity and initiative among their team members. If you want to succeed in leadership then stop going overboard with your micromanaging and start delegating, allow your people to show you what they are capable of.

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CO2

JANUARY 18, 2024

Micromanagement: Suffocating Creativity and Initiative Micromanagement is a telltale sign of a leader lacking in trust and delegation skills. A study by Accountemps found that 59% of employees have worked for a micromanager, and of those, 68% said it decreased their morale and 55% said it hurt their productivity.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Don’t #1: Micromanage Your Team Micromanaging can stifle creativity and demotivate your team members. Encourage continuous learning, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace challenges. Celebrate successes, but also view failures as opportunities for growth and improvement. A growth mindset fuels innovation and resilience.

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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. The post CO2 Partners | Achieving Optimal Balance: A Guide for Leadership Development appeared first on CO2 Coaching.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Micromanaging the workforce: Another red flag for leaders is micromanaging the workforce. Productive work requires an atmosphere of psychological safety, and being overly stern can create an environment of fear and apprehension. This behavior can lead to employee disengagement and inefficiencies.

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Leading in Context

JULY 24, 2019

Control (At the Wrong Stage of Development) Controlling parenting (for example micromanaging a teen’s […]. Here are some things many parents do without realizing they may be contributing to the very problems they are trying to prevent.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 23, 2023

Mistrust: When you mistrust others, you turn into a micromanager. Micromanaging can lead to a lack of autonomy and creativity among team members. Lead From Within: Leaders who engage in harmful habits risk sabotaging their team’s success and hindering their own growth and development as a leader. #1

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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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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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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

How to hold employees accountable without micromanaging them by Claire Lew @KnowYourTeamHQ. See more on Twitter. * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Lessons from Pops from @wallybock. Boss’s Tip of the Week: When you’re criticized from @wallybock. Words matter.

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Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

The Importance of Leadership Development. Talk to most people about the importance of leadership development and you will likely hear why it’s so important. Studies have proven that leadership development efforts help you: Retain emerging leaders. Servant leaders are the opposite of micromanagers.” Dave Ramsey.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 22, 2014

Posted in Leadership Development [link] [This blog post is based on concepts from Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: Getting Good People to Stay by Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans.] Veronika, a manager in a global drug research and development company, woke up one morning and recognized that 20 [.] Or do you tend to yield?

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 23, 2023

By actively working on developing your leadership skills, you can instantly become a more effective leader and achieve greater success in your field. By understanding what you’re good at and where you need to improve, you can take steps to develop your leadership skills and become a more effective leader.

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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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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. You have to be agile and willing to adapt.

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