Let People Do Their Jobs: The Curse of the Micromanager

We’ve all either done it or been under it: micromanagement.When your boss just doesn’t trust you to do the work, so micromanages your every last step. I think we can all agree, there is nothing worse!In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Ashleigh discuss how managers and leaders often get in the way of work through micromanagement and excessive meetings. This management 'style' erodes trust, makes employees feel inadequate, and causes disengagement.They share examples including a middle manager stuck in 37 hours of meetings per week due to an “includer” boss, and how COVID-era visibility concerns drove unnecessary check-ins. Colleen reflects on her own habit of “jumping on bombs” to prevent team failure, leading to burnout and limiting employee growth.Work with MaxadyReady for your next step? Maxady helps you find the role that fits your skills, your life, and your squiggle.Connect with Your HostsColleen DelVecchio → LinkedInAshleigh Beadle → LinkedIn