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 from Within

JANUARY 10, 2024

Offer to Shoulder Some Burden: If you find your leader overwhelmed with micromanagement, propose a reallocation of responsibilities. Explain how this redistribution allows your leader to concentrate on strategy, problem-solving, and other higher-order functions that require their unique expertise.

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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

MARCH 12, 2024

Trust Boosts Productivity: When trust is present, leaders don’t need to micromanage their team members. This innovative spirit leads to the development of groundbreaking solutions. Here are some strategies to help you build and nurture trust: Lead with Integrity: Be consistent in your actions and decisions.

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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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Career Advancement

MARCH 4, 2019

Sometimes our need to control and micromanage everything erodes our confidence in ourselves and others. Develop a plan for how to help employees reach the goals you’ve set together during your performance review s. Check in often (but without micromanaging how she does things). “Trust is a core currency of any relationship.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2018

So is strategy. People on your team will develop relationships with you and with each other. There are people who want you to check in on them often, while others call that micromanagement. Your challenge is to help people grow and develop. Want to succeed as a boss? Pay attention to the people around you. Bottom Line.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It found that even more than in the past, leaders need to articulate a clear vision and strategy and provide a sense of shared purpose. 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.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Growth Leader reveals how top executives create profitable growth through the intersection of strategy, leadership, and sales. By reading the book, you'll learn how to ensure growth strategy is aligned at every level of your company, from boardroom initiatives to daily customer interaction. After all, you are leading people.

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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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Leading with Trust

JULY 18, 2021

I was interviewed about the opportunity to build trust as organizations develop plans to return workers to the office. Enjoy this article that was recently published in Ignite! , the newsletter of The Ken Blanchard Companies. As a leader, you have a choice on where to invest your energy.

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Skip Prichard

MAY 14, 2020

In Evergreen Talent , Roberta Matuson, CEO of Matuson Consulting, shares strategies for attracting and keeping talent in a sustainable, long-term way. . Micromanagement is about lack of trust. Micromanagers subscribe to the belief that if you want something done right, you must do it yourself.”

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Now that Haleigh had developed both of them, she was ready to start exerting her influence throughout her organization. Trust their skills and expertise , checking in now and then but not micromanaging. Perception and visibility are the two pillars supporting influence. Be the supportive coach they can come to for guidance.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The micromanaging leader. A micromanager feels they have to do everything themselves, or control they manner and timing of every team member’s work, to make sure it’s done their way. If any of your leaders display these traits, it’s important to develop a strategy for dealing with them.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

MAY 27, 2022

New relationship allows GP clients to integrate Situational Leadership ® course with existing comprehensive leadership development solutions. Lisa Fagan-Joseph, GP Strategies Vice President of Global Leadership, said, “We’re thrilled to present this renowned curriculum to our clients. About GP Strategies.

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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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HR Digest

JUNE 25, 2023

This guide is here to help, with comprehensive strategies to boost employee morale and keep employee satisfaction high. Hence, understanding and implementing strategies to improve job satisfaction is an urgent need. Providing opportunities for professional development and career advancement can significantly increase job satisfaction.

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Brigette Hyacinth

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

I knew I needed to start planning my exit strategy. Treating others poorly – not showing respect or empathy, micromanaging employees, not trusting them to do their job. For loyalty, there has to be a relationship that develops between employee and employer and this develops over time through trust. They leave bad bosses.

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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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Mills Scofield

JUNE 19, 2023

Folks use several strategies to motivate people. As such, encourage people to participate in the decision-making process so they buy into the strategy, rather than being told what to do. They assume that being an authoritarian, tyrant, bully, control freak (use any label you want) won’t come back to haunt you one day. Lead by example.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 2, 2021

This gives them an insight into the fact that they have a sense of power within the workplace, as opposed to being micromanaged and shut down when they wish to express their concerns. Your main role should be overseeing your team’s duties using your leadership qualities without accidentally micromanaging. Be consistent with strategies.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 13, 2022

“Don’t wait for the organization to develop you. Decide in advance you are going to develop yourself.” Avoidance is a short-term strategy based on how we feel in the moment. The Hands-Off leader wants to believe that “we’re all adults” and “I shouldn’t have to micromanage.” I reached out to her to learn more.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Here are six strategies that will help: Set clear goals. The worst thing you can do as a leader is to micromanage a talented individual. Offering people autonomy shows you trust them, and micromanaging them shows you don’t. Often, though, a lack of leadership support or managerial motivation is also to blame. Give autonomy.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

A great leader knows he or she is only as good as the people around him, so she takes the time to develop her team. Their job is to develop their teams and get the best results possible. Leaders don’t micromanage. Bossy people micromanage the process forever and never let others learn from their mistakes.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2014

Those who do are considered micromanagers and control freaks. It is not good enough that your organization has a great strategy. It is not good enough that your strategy is going to get you results. In the ideal world it would be great, but in the real world it doesn’t happen. A values-driven person, drives the work they do.

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Career Advancement

MAY 25, 2021

Now that Haleigh had developed both of them, she was ready to start exerting her influence throughout her organization. Trust their skills and expertise , checking in now and then but not micromanaging. Perception and visibility are the two pillars supporting influence. Be the supportive coach they can come to for guidance.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

During the COVID19 pandemic, we have seen that cracks in an organization design have increased, and the need to find emergent strategies with our marketing and sales efforts are needed now more than ever. Micromanagement occurs when people’s goals are too close together , and their experience or story of their work is too similar.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 23, 2015

Stop Micromanaging your Exemplars – You know who the Exemplars on your team are. Whatever the case, smart leaders will dial back their micromanagement of their Exemplars to free up some of their own time to invest elsewhere. Here are four moves that smart leaders do to get the highest overall return from their team.

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Brigette Hyacinth

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

. * Create opportunities for growth and development – Always make sure there are ways your employees can grow and can do work that inspires them. Don’t micromanage – Trust employees. Any strategy or business plan relies on motivated and engaged people to make it happen! Provide adequate training and support.

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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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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 4, 2021

Investing in your website now will improve your chances of survival, employ some professional web development services , and get involved to make sure your website works for your business as well as your customers or clients. A Resilient Marketing Plan. The Ability To Be Flexible.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 23, 2020

With that being said, you as the leader need to develop emotional intelligence. The key is to develop a good relationship with every team member. Avoid micromanaging. Micromanaging suffocates your team’s performance. Develop clear communication. Instead, you must give them the guidance and lead them to succeed.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Why are those employees leaving, and what strategies can employers consider to keep them right where they are? When you lose a proven performer, at a minimum you lose time—the time it will take someone else to develop the experience necessary to fill the gap created by the departure. And in so doing, causing disruptions of their own!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Are you having difficulty finding the time to create a vision and strategy? Developing your team: Some of your employees may not have the appropriate skills or knowledge to take on what you hand over to them. When you stop micromanaging, and doing the work of your employees you can step into your full potential as a leader.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 12, 2019

Micromanaging you. You’re shut out of decision making and don’t have access to strategy sessions. Your boss regularly cancels your meetings, forgets to return your calls and emails, and generally doesn’t seem to have you anywhere on their priority list. Your boss keeps dictating process details and checking up on your work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 2, 2014

Communicating the big picture is a skill that’s often lost in early leadership development programs. It’s not to late to contribute your thoughts to the Insiders Guide to Micromanagement. Insatiable thirst for recognition. Feelings of being overwhelmed. Why Team Leaders Forget to Connect the Dots.

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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. Additionally, delegation gives you the opportunity to develop other leaders. It makes it easier for you to let go so you can develop and exercise your strengths. Photo by Alejandro Alvarez. John Maxwell, Drs.

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