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. Lessons from Pops from @wallybock. Boosting Team Performance: 3 Ways to Make Your Team's Engine More Powerful by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr. Words matter. But behaviour matters more by @suzimcalpine.

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Brigette Hyacinth

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The corporate world is littered with such micromanagers. 5 Damaging Effects of Micromanagement. Reduced Innovation – When employees feel like their ideas are invalid or live in constant fear of criticism, it’s eventually going to take a toll on creativity. When talented employees are micromanaged, they often do one thing; quit.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 21, 2023

How do I get Sue to hold her team accountable, without micromanaging? Check out our Strategic Leadership and Team Innovation Programs for more inspiration. I’m so tired of getting pulled into the weeds on issues her team should be handling. And Sue’s exhausted too.

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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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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

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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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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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 with Trust

JANUARY 24, 2021

Micromanaging. Lack of trust is at the heart of micromanagement. Micromanagement kills the motivation of your team members, reduces their creativity, and stifles innovation. Micromanagement cheats your team out of embracing their own knowledge and power that leads to them performing their best.

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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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HR Digest

JULY 18, 2022

Autonomy at work is the clear opposite of micromanagement —the absolute difference. Unlike micromanagement, job autonomy allows everyone to contribute to a specific project or task. Gives room for innovation and creativity. Giving them the free will to do this will create space for overall innovation and implementation of tasks.

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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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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

They feel motivated to work with others, to innovate, and to strive for extraordinary results. They don’t try to micromanage or impose their own working style. When people work alongside genuine leaders, they become more willing to give their whole hearts and minds to the mission. Empowering others.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you create an environment where employees feel like their voices will be heard, they will be more likely to share innovative ideas that can help improve your business. Micromanaging your employees will only lead to frustration and resentment. Encourage your employees to come to you with questions, concerns, and ideas.

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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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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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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 21, 2021

This is when we see things like micromanaging or setting specific goals for subordinates.” ” They believe that this is likely to be a factor during the current COVID era too, with certain managers choosing to micromanage employees by monitoring their online status and requesting frequent check-ins.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2017

3 Ways to tell if a Company Values Innovation via @DanielBurrus. Why You Might Be a Micromanager and It’s Not Your Fault by @JesseLynStoner. Organizational Culture: Innovated in 3 Basic Steps by @DanielBurrus. Here are a selection of tweets from June 2017 that you might have missed: Words to Live By from @wallybock.

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Mills Scofield

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Control Culture Innovation Lead Change Group Leadership Switch & Shift micromanagement questions' As humans, and business people (e.g., managers), we naively think we can control things, so we try to control things." Continue reading.

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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. Now more than ever business leaders need to be addressing issues of workplace toxicity.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2014

In the realm of knowledge work, rookies tend to outperform those with experience, especially when it comes to innovation and speed. Jen didn’t step in and micromanage, she scoped out a micro-challenge – create a video. Because they aren’t encumbered with previous knowledge and resources. And, they are hungry.

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Leading Blog

MAY 10, 2019

Principles are less micromanaging and more like guardrails. 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. It will improve your safety and focus. Have No Rules. Principles do more and go further than any rule ever could.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But “ just ask” leadership , centered on questioning, inspires greater accountability, surfaces innovative ideas, resolves conflicts, and motivates employees to higher levels of performance. Additionally, questions increase accountability without micromanaging.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 3, 2023

They believe that management plays a crucial role, and while excessive micromanagement is not the answer, neither is a completely autonomous structure. This is especially so in a period in which disruption and uncertainty prevail.

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Modern Servant Leader

AUGUST 29, 2012

Eliminating Micromanagement : Micromanagement is not just annoying – it’s expensive. The definition of micromanagement implies someone doing work that should be handled by others. So if you’re a servant leader seeking an innovative opportunity to serve consider establishing a Result Only Work Environment.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 20, 2017

These leaders say they prize creativity, innovation and change but demand that the same old things be done in the same old way they’ve always be done. This leadership dynamic is based in micromanagement, rooted in a fear of failure. A good leader will make a good team look great, and a great team will make a good leader look amazing.

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Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

struggle with micromanaging, criticizing (vs. You’re micromanaging!!!! What the heck does a dishwasher have to do with management? Everything – stick with me. Think about how many managers (including us!) critiquing), taking vs. giving credit and giving vs. taking blame. It takes maturity, desire and compassion to unlearn these habits.

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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. It’s the very definition of a win-win situation.

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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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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. His treatment of mistakes as learning opportunities transformed what was once a fearful, risk-averse culture into one of innovation, trust, and safety.

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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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Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

These roles and responsibilities include: Decision-making roles, which involve innovating ideas, instituting change, resolving conflict, and allocating company resources such as payroll and inventory. Micromanaging your staff wastes company resources and frustrates employees. Great leaders play multiple roles inside of an organization.

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Brigette Hyacinth

JUNE 3, 2019

The corporate world is littered with such micromanagers. 5 Damaging Effects of Micromanagement. 5 Damaging Effects of Micromanagement. Reduced Innovation – When employees feel like their ideas are invalid or live in constant fear of criticism, it’s eventually going to take a toll on creativity. Steve Jobs.

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Brigette Hyacinth

JANUARY 25, 2021

Micromanaging – This is the number 1 killer of creativity and innovation in the workplace. 7 Worst Bad Boss Behaviors. These are complete deal breakers: 1.Micromanaging It fosters an environment of distrust as employees feel suffocated and confined. If you hired someone for a job, give them room to get it done.

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Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

struggle with micromanaging, criticizing (vs. You’re micromanaging!!!! What the heck does a dishwasher have to do with management? Everything – stick with me. Think about how many managers (including us!) critiquing), taking vs. giving credit and giving vs. taking blame. It takes maturity, desire and compassion to unlearn these habits.

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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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