109: Why Micromanagers Are So Bad at Delegation

Mar 24, 2022

Most managers who micromanage their team are unknowingly doing so. Most micromanagers would say that they aren’t micromanagers. You may be micromanaging and not realize it.

So, what’s so bad about micromanaging anyway?

If you are a micromanager, it can feel like you are taking control and ensuring that your team doesn’t mess something up.

If you are the team member being micromanaged, it can feel like your manager is getting in the way of your productivity. It can be suffocating and insulting. It can make you question, “if I am going to be micromanaged like this, why am I even doing this work?”

Today's episode is about recognizing if you are unknowingly micromanaging and how to eliminate micromanaging with confidence.