The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Leadership isn’t about titles, authority, or having all the answers—it’s about being intentional.
If you’re ready to move from managing tasks to empowering people, you’re in the right place.
Each week, host Cyndi Wentland, founder of Intentionaleaders, shares actionable tools, real-world stories, and fresh perspectives to help you grow into the confident, respected leader you aspire to be. You’ll learn how to handle tough conversations, inspire trust, build stronger teams, and lead with purpose without burning out in the process.
Whether you’re a first-time manager, seasoned executive, or small business owner, the Intentional Leaders Podcast will help you develop the mindset and skills to create impact that lasts.
Tune in, grow intentionally, and become the kind of leader your team—and your life—deserve.
The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
The Dangers of Micromanagement and How It Damages Teams
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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Ambitious leaders know that real leadership goes far beyond titles—it’s about developing the clarity and mindset to guide others with confidence. In this podcast, you’ll explore what today’s leaders truly need, from navigating everyday problem solving to handling tough moments of workplace conflict with steadiness and respect. Episodes dive into setting healthy workplace boundaries, strengthening workplace collaboration, and building the emotional intelligence and emotional agility that make leadership sustainable. Whether you’re managing a growing team or refining your voice as a decision-maker, you’ll find insights that help you cultivate a resilient growth mindset and elevate your impact.