Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland
Welcome to the Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland. Where we’re all about creating confident, successful, and focused leaders who manage with purpose and impact. I’m Cyndi Wentland, the founder of Intentionaleaders. And I’m passionate about learning, teaching, and coaching on all things leadership related. My purpose is to equip leaders like you with the tools, resources, and support to accomplish your goals. To learn when you want, how you want. So, if you’re an aspiring leader, first-time manager, experienced executive, or you just want to make a bigger impact in your role as an individual contributor—this podcast is for you. Because each week we’ll focus on relevant, applicable, and easy to implement skills and practices—to create focus and a deliberate path to employee engagement and business results. I know that leadership has its challenges but learning to lead shouldn’t be one of them.
Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland
The Dangers of Micromanagement and How It Damages Teams
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In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the pervasive issue of micromanagement in the workplace. A staggering 79% of employees have experienced micromanagement during their careers, leading to significant negative outcomes.
Key Discussion Points:
- Understanding Micromanagement: We define micromanagement as the excessive control over minor details of an employee's work, often resulting from a lack of trust and an overwhelming desire to maintain control.
- Negative Impacts: Micromanagement can lead to increased stress, diminished creativity, reduced productivity, and higher turnover rates among employees.
- Types of Micromanagement: We explore seven forms identified by John Spacey, including over-supervision, rigid adherence to procedures, resistance to change, and perfectionism.
- Strategies for Addressing Micromanagement: We offer practical advice on how employees can engage in assertive conversations with supervisors to express their need for autonomy and professional growth.
By understanding the detrimental effects of micromanagement and learning how to navigate it, both leaders and team members can foster a more trusting, productive, and empowering work environment.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies to combat micromanagement and promote a healthier workplace culture.
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