Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Ask any group about the skills of the best managers and leaders, and they will never include micromanagement on the list. And yet, everyone knows what micromanagement is and has experienced it and its negative consequences. The post Resisting Micromanagement appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Next Level Blog

MAY 29, 2019

If dealing with a micromanager for a boss isn’t the number one complaint I hear from high potential leaders, then it’s certainly in the top three. Pretty much every leader I’ve ever coached or spoken to has worked for a micromanager at least once in their career. Train – Who’s going to train your boss how to not micromanage?

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RapidStart Leadership

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Could you be guilty of micromanagement? The micromanager has been called the bully of the business world, and micromanagement is responsible for killing motivation, eroding trust, and leading to waste and inefficiency. Yet the last person to recognize that they are a micromanager is the micromanager themselves.

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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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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JUNE 6, 2017

The problem was that her boss, the regional manager, was a micromanager. The post Why You Might Be a Micromanager and It’s Not Your Fault appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership. Her district was doing well, meeting sales goals and store operations were generally smooth.

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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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Kate Nasser

MARCH 28, 2021

Look at how micromanagers ruin productivity & morale & how to fix it. The post Micromanagers: Reasons Employees Can’t Stand You | #PeopleSkills appeared first on KateNasser.com. Kate Nasser The People Skills Coach™ Author Leading Morale | Management.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

No manager likes to think of themselves as a "micromanager". yet, working for a micromanager boss is one of the most frequently reported reasons employees hate their jobs or hate their bosses. Take my 20 questions quiz over at About.com Management and Leadership to find out if you''re a micromanager!

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 2, 2018

, Micromanaging. Micromanaging is like a bad flu – no one wants it, no one tries to spread it, but we have all been infected with it. Unlike most flu viruses, micromanagement can last a […]. The post Monitoring Success Without Micromanaging appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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 from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

If you’ve ever worked for a micromanager, you know how awful and how it can be. Micromanagers have a hard time trusting others to make decisions and rarely allow others to act independently, while true leaders are all about trust and autonomy. Micromanagers don’t want anything going in or out without their approval.

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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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Kate Nasser

MARCH 28, 2021

Look at how micromanagers ruin productivity & morale & how to fix it. The post Micromanagers: Reasons Employees Can’t Stand You | #PeopleSkills appeared first on KateNasser.com. Kate Nasser The People Skills Coach™ Author Leading Morale | Management.

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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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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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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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Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

How do you break this cycle of micromanagement? Start by recognizing that micromanagement is really a trust issue. If you did, you wouldn’t be micromanaging them. If you want to stop the micromanagement, you have to identify which of the three factors needs to be validated and take active measures to do so. Break it down.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 30, 2023

Try These Proven Approaches to Build Consistency & Momentum as a Sales Manager “Hey, Karin, as a sales manager, how do I keep sales from stalling without micromanaging my team? Asking For a Friend This week on #askingforafriend Steve Gielda of Ignite Selling, Inc., ” Okay, that’s another big amen!

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Kate Nasser

AUGUST 17, 2021

Micromanager impact is our global Twitter #PeopleSkillsChat. The post Micromanager Impact: JOIN Global #PeopleSkillsChat SUN. Join host Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach™ SUN. 22nd 10am EDT to explore & share your experiences. 22nd 10am ET appeared first on KateNasser.com.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This means understanding the best way to micromanage multiple tasks without missing a beat. When you own a small business, you’re usually the one who runs the show. Even if you have a small staff, you still need to be on top of daily operations to ensure everything goes smoothly. Click to continue reading.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 4, 2021

There are times, however, where I tend to micromanage. 5 times I tend to micromanage: When a team member is new to the organization. The post 5 Leadership Situations I Tend to Micromanage appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In those times as a senior leader, I am needed for more coaching, encouraging or correction for a season.

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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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First Friday Book Synopsis

JUNE 13, 2013

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Art Petty

APRIL 14, 2019

Not all micromanagers are created equal. Here are some ideas to help you finesse a difficult situation: The post Challenging Conversations—Dealing with a Micromanaging Boss appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty. Some are a lot more vexing than others.

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leaderCommunicator

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

He moved from a micromanager to one who trusts his people to do their jobs well. I wonder whether his former boss, Mister Micromanager, knew the impact he had on my nephew and his peers? I caught up with my nephew recently who was sharing with me how he changed jobs (and bosses) within his company. We need more bosses like him!

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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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First Friday Book Synopsis

MAY 24, 2011

Both new and experienced managers can struggle with how be involved in their employees’ work without micromanaging. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. You want to be hands-on and provide support, but still give [.].

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Management Excellence

APRIL 14, 2019

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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. To combat procrastination on your team, set clear deadlines and expectations, and encourage team members to break large tasks into smaller, more manageable ones.

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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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Rapid BI

MAY 1, 2023

Micromanagement is a very difficult situation at any workplace and it can even lead to reduction in production and a disinterest towards your profession. It is important that this aspect is handled in an extremely delicate manner so that you can continue to have cordial relationship with your micromanager.

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Brigette Hyacinth

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The corporate world is littered with such micromanagers. 5 Damaging Effects of Micromanagement. High Staff Turnover – Most people don’t take well to being micromanaged. When talented employees are micromanaged, they often do one thing; quit. Please Micromanage Me” Said No Employee, EVER. Steve Jobs.

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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 from Within

JUNE 25, 2020

Micromanaging leadership. Micromanagement has a devastating effect on even the best teams, destroying morale and productivity. Part of the problem is that most micromanagers aren’t even aware of what they’re doing. They’re often the ones saying “I don’t believe in micromanagement, but…”.

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Lead from Within

JULY 11, 2023

Micromanaging: Trusting your team members to do their jobs and giving them the autonomy to make decisions is crucial to building trust. Micromanaging can damage trust and lead to a lack of motivation and engagement.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 31, 2023

Micromanagement: While it’s important for leaders to provide guidance and support, it’s also important to give team members the freedom and autonomy to take on new challenges and grow. If you’re constantly hovering and micromanaging your team, you may be holding them back from reaching their full potential.

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