How Not To Micromanage

"Please micromanage me!"... said NO employee, EVER! Yet, 60-80% of employees (depending on the study) say that they've been micromanaged at least once in their professional lives. The point is that there are a lot of "micromanagers" getting up this morning, making themselves a cup of coffee, and starting their workday. Yet, the vast majority of them don't realize that they are being perceived and described by others as micromanagers. Yes, while you might honestly think that you must be hands-on with some (or all) employees, that they need your help, that your solutions are most often the best and it's your responsibility to share them, or that you're genuinely just a servant and caring leader trying to help your team as much as often as you can, your team may actually think you're micromanaging them. I'm not trying to paint a gloom and doom scenario here but I want to make sure that you are aware of this blindspot so many managers are affected by. In this episode, you'll learn the symptoms of micromanagers and tips to stop doing it, but you'll also discover the root causes of micromanaging. And that last part is what so often gets overlooked but is critical for you to understand if you're trying to change behavior. -- RESOURCES MENTIONED -- Schedule a call with Ramona to discuss your specific situation: www.ramonashaw.com/appl Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': https://amzn.to/3TuOdcP If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw/ Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for --> www.ramonashaw.com/masterclass Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: www.ramonashaw.com/shop Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to https://www.ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.