
Motivating Without Micromanaging: Striking the Balance Between Trust and Accountability
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Episode · 15:33 · Feb 23, 2025
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Are you leading or just micromanaging with a fancy title? In this episode, Sean dives into why micromanagement kills creativity, slows your team down, and crushes motivation. If you think hovering equals productivity, it’s time for a reality check.You’ll learn how to set clear expectations, foster real ownership, and give feedback that actually fuels growth—without suffocating your team.What You’ll Learn:Why micromanagement destroys innovationHow to set clear, actionable goals that empowerThe secret to fostering autonomy and ownershipHow to give feedback that motivates, not demoralizesThe business case for trust: More autonomy = Higher performanceResources Mentioned:Delegation Tool: RACI MatrixFeedback Platform: 15FiveMust-Read: Drive by Daniel PinkEnjoyed the episode?If this shook up how you think about leadership, hit subscribe and share with a fellow leader who needs to ditch the micromanaging habit.Until next time—lead boldly, stay fearless, and keep navigating the uncharted.
15m 33s · Feb 23, 2025
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