370: Lead Without Hovering: How to Avoid the Micromanager Trap
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “It’s just faster if I do it myself,” or realized you’re hovering a little too close over your team’s shoulders, you are absolutely not alone. On this episode of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, I dive right into the sneaky ways micromanaging can creep into your leadership, even if you don’t see yourself as a micromanager.
I walk you through subtle signs you might be micromanaging, unpack why it happens (spoiler alert: it’s often tied to fear or guilt), and share the ripple effects it can have on your business; everything from decision fatigue and burnout to losing your best team members.
But don’t worry, I’m big on solutions! In this episode, I share practical strategies you can start using today to shift from micromanaging to mentoring. You’ll learn how to set clear expectations, focus on coaching rather than criticizing, and empower your team to think for themselves so you can finally step out of the weeds and become the leader your business truly needs.
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