Podcasts about micromanagers

Send us a textHave you ever worked with someone who needs to control every detail, review every document, and be involved in every decision? Or perhaps you recognize these tendencies in yourself? The dangers of micromanaging go far beyond just annoying your team—they strike at the heart of effective leadership and organizational health.Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Lord Acton's famous quote, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely," this episode explores how even the most well-intentioned leaders can fall prey to the toxic allure of control. We examine how alpha personalities often slide into micromanagement, convincing themselves it's necessary while actually revealing deeper issues around power, trust, and narcissistic tendencies.The biblical story of Moses serves as a powerful case study in recognizing and overcoming micromanagement. When Moses' father-in-law Jethro observed him personally handling every dispute from morning until evening, he didn't mince words: "You will wear yourself out." His solution—delegation through a structured leadership system—saved both Moses and the community he led. What's remarkable isn't just the advice but Moses' humility in accepting it despite his extraordinary authority.Micromanagers create devastating consequences: they kill creativity, steal time from themselves and others, elevate perfection over progress, and strip team members of their sense of worth. As we explore these effects, we uncover the truth that no leader is omnipresent or omnipotent—and those who try to be "everywhere at once" ultimately fail themselves and those they lead. The solution lies not in tightening control but in building systems and people who can thrive with distributed authority.Whether you're leading a corporation, a household, or simply working within a team, this episode offers crucial insights on why letting go creates more power, not less. Subscribe now and learn how to recognize and overcome the micromanagement trap before it undermines everything you're trying to build.Support the showYou can support this show via the link below;https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718587/supporters/new

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. is week, we're diving into listener write-ins that hit deep. We're talking about body image struggles after giving birth and the desire to still feel attractive, the emotional rollercoaster of facing potential infertility, and what to do when your significant other turns into a full-blown micromanager. Oh, and let's not forget the jaw-dropping story of a boyfriend who ditched his newborn and partner for a trip abroad. Plus, Amy may or may not be having a midlife crisis—and she definitely loses it during the final story. Buckle up for a wild ride! Submit your personal write-ins or issues to us!!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoO0au8ykFtaJ-FdF10iLXEa4LkHiLlWDk6ra6CRfAGqyhLg/viewform Full length video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MidwestMarriedPodcast/f Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwestmarried/ Anything else you may need :) https://linktr.ee/midwestmarried

Dave Ramsey talks about how going broke, broke him as a person and leader and the difference that's made to his leadership today. He also shares his top business lessons and talks about the keys to empowering large teams.

Few things frustrate workers more than dealing with micromanagers. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White breaks down the traits associated with micromanagement and offers suggestions to help supervisors identify and avoid them in their daily interactions with employees.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior to joining AEU, Joe was a senior consultant for E.I. DuPont's consulting division, DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS). He joined DSS in 2011 to develop the next generation of safety practices using extensive research in behavioral sciences he's compiled over a period of nearly two decades. His efforts resulted in the development of The Risk Factor, which is now the flagship instructor-led offering for the consulting division. Combined, Joe has 26 years of operational safety experience, the majority of which was with DuPont. Joe has been published in Occupational Health & Safety Magazine for his prominent work in safety relative to behavioral and neurosciences and is an event speaker at many leading industry conferences including National Safety Council (NSC) Congress and Expos, American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), and National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA). Joe is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and has a B.S., in Safety and Risk Administration.Where you can find JoeConnect with Joe on LinkedIn======================Supervisor Skills: Secrets of Success is a production of AEU LEAD, a division of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. With 60 years of combined industry experience, our supervisor training program gives mid-level managers in the maritime industry the skills needed to influence employees, customers, and peers. This increases employee engagement, reduces turnover and rework, and ultimately results in higher profits for their companies. Find AEU: amequity.com | Linkedin | Facebook

Have you ever had a boss who stifled creativity, never provided guidance when needed, or ruled with fear?

Micromanagers, Trust, Change Resistance and Molding My Manager all get a run in this weeks episode. Be provoked and perhaps pleasantly surprised by the 'Purposeful Provocateurs' take on these topics. 

Today, we unravel the essence of true leadership and how it starkly contrasts with the lack of effective leadership we frequently encounter. Together, we'll identify seven key traits that distinguish an effective leader from an ineffective one, emphasizing that leadership is not merely a title but a responsibility that carries the potential to shape futures and drive success.

You know 'em, you hate 'em... we have all dealt with 'em. Those asshats that nickel and dime every little thing you do. Tonight we have some personal stories as well as some listener submitted tales of woe!Dont forget to check out the video version of this episode over on our YouTube channel! Click HEREDon't forget to subscribe for new episode notifications! Find us on instagram @tftcpodcast and Twitter @crawlspacetalesSupport the showPest Control Humor Depot on FacebookInsta: @tftcpodcastTikTok: @tftc2.0Our Website

Micromanagers - most people have either worked for one, or are one! Shell and Shane get into some of the signs and what you can do if you're a micromanager. We hate email spam so we don't create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has micromanagement really gone away? In this episode we discuss how subtler forms have become more common place and how complex work requires leaders to be far more attentive and supportive than ever before.Our journey starts with how and why micromanagement occurs, the impact it has on employees and importantly how a leader you can recognise their own patterns of behaviour.  Using a 10 year research study conducted by 3 professors as our guide (https://hbr.org/2021/01/how-to-help-without-micromanaging), we continue on by exploring the strategies you need to shift towards real agile leadership.Enjoy the episode!Visit our website www.humble.associatesOr check out our LinkedIn page to learn more about Humble Associates

Micromanagers fear losing control. However, this scarcity mindset limits a team's autonomy, engagement, and results. In the penultimate episode of this series, Dennis and Lisa examine the fear of losing control and share some fast fixes if you struggle with this challenge as a leader.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at leadershipdevgroup.com. Resources Mentioned in the Episode:  Emotionally Intelligent: Becoming Less Reactive and More Interactive (EmotionallyIntelligentCourse.com) The Trigger Identifier™ (TriggerIdentifier.com) The Leadership Roundtable™  Take the Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose, and Live with Acceptable Risk by Ben Carson 

Stanley and Czar talks about “How to handle micromanagers at work” in this episode of “Pro Tips” from the Underpaid podcast. Subscribe to Underpaid and join the Team Suplado Discord group https://discord.gg/WjhgJSRfAN

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer is joined by Dr. Tessa West, a renowned expert in social psychology and communication. They dive deep into the topic of workplace jerks, exploring the different types of jerky behaviors that exist and providing valuable insights on how to address and prevent these behaviors. Throughout the conversation, Melina and Tessa discuss the complexities of workplace dynamics, highlighting the structural issues that enable jerky behaviors to flourish. They emphasize the importance of recognizing these underlying systems and structures, rather than only viewing jerky behaviors as isolated incidents caused by individual bad apples. By understanding the systemic factors that contribute to such behaviors, individuals and organizations can take proactive steps to create a healthier work environment.  Tessa also shares practical tips for individuals to identify red flags during the job interview process and early on in a new job. By being aware of the organizational structures and systems that may contribute to jerky behaviors, individuals can make informed decisions about their long-term job satisfaction. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights and advice for both managers and employees dealing with workplace jerks. It provides a fresh perspective on the topic, emphasizing the importance of addressing structural issues and fostering a healthy work environment to improve overall workplace dynamics. Recognize markers of negative characters in your workplace and their potential effects. Master techniques to dissolve issues arising from uneasy workplace interactions. Appreciate how our use of language subtly influences our perspective and behavior. Identify the link between empathy and successful communication, charting a path for stronger relationships. Understand how stereotypes maneuver personal and team performance and the ways to buffer their influence. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction, Host Melina Palmer welcomes Dr. Tessa West. Tessa discusses her background as a social psychology professor and her research on uncomfortable social interactions. 00:03:07 - Uncomfortable Social Interactions, Dr. West explains her research focus on uncomfortable social interactions and how she measures discomfort using physiological responses. She discusses the prevalence of discomfort in the workplace and the lack of effective strategies for handling it. 00:06:07 - Freezing and Rationalizing Discomfort, The tendency to freeze and rationalize discomfort in the workplace is discussed. Tessa emphasizes the need to address small discomforts before they accumulate and cause stress-related health issues. She offers tips on handling discomfort without confrontation. 00:08:24 - Cumulative Discomfort and Health, Dr. West explains how cumulative discomfort in the workplace can lead to stress-related health issues. She highlights the importance of addressing small discomforts and offers strategies for managing them effectively. 00:11:42 - Tell Us About Your Dissertation, Tessa briefly discusses her dissertation on interpersonal accuracy and the motivation to be inaccurate when accuracy threatens relationships. She shares an unpublished study on how threat affects individuals' perception of their partner's attractiveness. 00:14:26 - "Introduction and Funny Dissertation Stories", Melina shares a humorous anecdote from a Friends episode and Tessa jokes she could have just cited that instead of doing her dissertation. They discuss the interesting process of doing a dissertation and how it shapes one's work. 00:15:11 - "Types of Jerks at Work", Tessa breaks down the different types of jerks at work featured in her book, starting with the "kiss up kick downer" who impresses the boss but treats colleagues poorly. She also discusses the "credit stealer," "bulldozer," "free rider," "micromanager," "neglectful boss," and the more manipulative "gaslighter." 00:19:10 - "Micromanagers and Neglectful Bosses", Tessa delves deeper into the micromanager, who tends to have control issues and struggles with balancing their old job and new management role. She also discusses the neglectful boss, who oscillates between micromanagement and neglect, causing stress and instability. 00:20:56 - "Gaslighters at Work", Tessa explains the manipulative tactics of gaslighters, who lie to create a false reality and often have power and status. Gaslighters can make it difficult for their victims to fight back due to their strategic manipulation and the victims' own involvement in potentially unethical actions. 00:28:18 - Understanding the Root of Workplace Problems, Tessa West advises people to look beyond individual "bad apples" and consider the structural issues within their workplace that breed toxic behavior. By examining the systems and incentives that allow these behaviors to occur, individuals can make more informed decisions about their work environment. 00:29:27 - Red Flags to Look for in a New Workplace, Tessa suggests paying attention to red flags during the interview process or when starting a new job. She recommends looking for signs of a workplace that values certain behaviors, such as promotions based on sales rather than training and development. Identifying these red flags can help prevent future toxic behavior. 00:30:47 - Longevity of a Job and Workplace Dynamics, Tessa emphasizes the importance of considering the longevity of a job and how workplace dynamics can change over time. Just because a workplace seems great initially doesn't mean it will remain that way. A few bad hires or a workplace that fosters toxic behavior can quickly turn a positive environment into a negative one. 00:31:43 - Advice for Small Business Owners, Tessa offers advice for small to mid-sized business owners who may feel overworked and stressed, leading to toxic behavior. She suggests that uncertainty is often a trigger for “work jerkery.” By addressing uncertainty and creating a psychologically safe environment, business owners can prevent themselves from micromanaging or neglecting their team. 00:36:12 - Identifying if You're the Jerk at Work, Tessa discusses ways that the listener can determine if they are the “jerk” as well as what to do when you realize you have been a jerk (it happens!) 00:42:10 - Show Notes and Resources, Melina reminds listeners to check the show notes for links to past episodes and books mentioned in the conversation, including Jerks at Work, The Power of Us, How Minds Change, Getting Along, and The Microstress Effect. 00:42:39 - Conclusion, Melina's top insights from the conversation. What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: Jerks at Work, by Tessa West The Power of Us, by Dominic Packer and Jay Van Bavel How Minds Change, by David McRaney Getting Along, by Amy Gallo The Microstress Effect, by Rob Cross and Karen Dillon Connect with Tessa:  Follow Tessa on LinkedIn Tessa on Twitter Tessa's website Top Recommended Next Episode: Getting Along, with Amy Gallo (ep 269) Already Heard That One? Try These:  How To Change, with David McRaney (ep 210) A More Just Future, with Dolly Chugh (ep 247) The Power of Us with Dominic Packer (ep 304) Fundamental Attribution Error (ep 268) Reciprocity (ep 238) Unity (ep 216) Vulnerability Loops (ep 229) Focusing Illusion (ep 89) Priming (ep 252) Framing (ep 296) Mixed Signals, with Uri Gneezy (ep 273) Unlocking Employee Motivation with Kurt Nelson (ep 295) Secrets of Incentives and Motivation, with Tim Houlihan (ep 109) Other Important Links:  Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter Tessa West's lab

Hey there, welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are going to talk about what you should be sharing with your VA clients and what you don't have to share. Now I don't mean personal stuff or what you talk to them about - I'm talking about how you actually do the work you do for them. You'll see what I mean. Quote: It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do. Steve Jobs This quote is for our clients again. Hire smart people. That's us, the VAs. Then let us do what you hired us to do. Micromanagers need not listen to this episode (or maybe they should!) Let's go!   This will be a short episode today because it's pretty much to the point! I want to talk about what you be sharing with your clients versus what you shouldn't be sharing, or what you don't need to share with them. Because we work virtually, there are certain things that our clients need access to. But sometimes the lines get blurred, especially when the client requests something from us, and we aren't quite sure what the right thing to do is. So let's start with what you need to share with them. Their files. Any of their own files you should be sharing with them. They need access, and you do too, but anything that is theirs should be theirs. Set up a Google folder or a Dropbox folder or whatever you use, and create a simple filing system so they can find what they need when they need it. If you do use Google, make sure to make the client the owner of the folders and files even if you create them. It makes it easier at the end of your relationship if you do that as you go along. Their CRM. The information that comes in through a client's CRM is theirs, and you should have their own account set up for it. Same with e-commerce stuff. You should never be setting up CRM, email or bookkeeping systems and then adding your client and their info to yours. Anything they require to run their business should be paid for by them and updated in their own systems. Then you get access, preferably with your own login and password. There are liability issues if you don't, of course, but it is also simpler when you stop working with them to extract yourself from their stuff rather than move it all somewhere else for them. Their passwords. This is important as well. Anything you use to help them should have a password for each of you if possible. But they definitely need password access for whatever you do for them. Using a password manager like Roboform or LastPass can help you keep all of that stuff safe and secure. Pretty standard stuff. There are probably other things that you need to share with them, but you get the point I think. So let's move to the other list! What do we not have to share with them? Step by step instructions on how to do everything. This is the big one, and the basis of this episode. Your clients are paying you for your expertise. You do not have to teach them how to do what you do. Some will ask. You can say no. In fact you may find yourself replaced with someone cheaper if a client has step by step instructions to do the things you do. Now ... if they have provided you with those instructions then it's fine to update them when necessary. But if you have created them, you don't have to ever give them access. If you do have a client who insists on you creating videos or writing down all the steps, you can decline. politely if you like. To me that client is a micro manager and I would let them go. They don't need to know how you do it, or be able invite anyone off the street to do it. They are paying you to make sure it gets done. And they might also be able to tell you what steps not to miss(ie SEO in a blog post) but if they want to do your tasks they can learn how to on their own. And if they want to hire someone else they need to find someone qualified. What I have done for clients in the past is to give an overview of the task (ie create newsletter, update subject line, update content, images are found or created here, links are found here, send a test email to check all, schedule to send) etc. This is not a process that someone off the street could complete (like click file, click open, click on subject line, update it, etc) The person taking over had to know what they are doing. I think those processes are okay to share. But not writing down everything you know for them. So that is step by step stuff. You also don't have to share your processes with them. Like how you do things or create them or research them. Again, they are paying you for the deliverable - to get something done. So that's what they get. Collaboration is essential so you need to define everyone's roles. What do they have to do, and when, and how does that fit in with or affect timelines, deadlines, and other people's work progress and pace? Processes are important from a team standpoint, but not for the work you do on your own. Content creation does not have to be shared. They may have their own Canva account, and that's fine, but it is not necessarily something they need layered access to. That might surprise you but again they are paying for a deliverable, the completed image presumably, so draft stuff doesn't matter..You can do their work in your Canva account (though I still prefer for them to pay for their own). Use their brand colors and fonts and create templates to make it easy to create their stuff, but still only deliver the final images unless they pay you for some templates. And finally strategy. This is a touchy subject for some VAs because they feel like they should be charging more for giving a client advice or strategy around the work they do. You don't have to share anything with them unless you want to. And it should be billable (I won't talk about you having just one billable rate today but you should only have one). Just because you work with clients who do podcasts, doesn't mean you should be giving your client advice about where to market theirs. Doesn't mean you can't, just saying podcast support does not have to include strategy. It's one of the 'you don't have to do this just because a client asks' tasks. There you have it. What do you need to share with a client? Their stuff. What don't you have to share? Your stuff. Your intellectual property, your processes, your training and expertise, your advice or strategy. Clients will ask. You can refuse. Remind them that they are paying you for the deliverable ... to get the stuff done ... and that's what you will deliver for them. Our clients need to remember what Steve Jobs says! Hire smart people (VAs) so they can tell you what to do. They don't need to learn what we know. They don't need to teach others what we know. They need to stay in their lane and work in their brilliance. Anything less, to me, screams cheap. They are looking to stop spending the money they knownthey need to spend to have you help them. So if you think a conversation about NO will be uncomfortable, think about giving it all away and then losing that client anyway. I choose NO every time! ‌ This is exactly what I help VAs do. As a VA coach and trainer, I help you set yourself up for success, helping you fix the specific things that are going wrong in your business. When we work together either privately or in a group we talk specifically about your business and you - there is no one stop solution for everyone when it comes to service businesses like VA businesses. I'll help you get clarity around your issues, and cheer you on as you walk through the steps to fix them. I've helped hundreds of VAs through their challenges and got them on their way to growing their business and the lifestyle that they dream of. I'd love to do the same for you. You can work with me privately, or you can join The Virtual Circle, my mastermind group for Virtual Assistants. Check it out at [www.YourVAMentor.com/TVC] (the virtual circle) - I bet it's exactly what you need to start running the VA business you dreamed of. Reach out to me if you are interested. That's all I've got for you this week, see you next time!

It's simple fact that you will eventually come up a challenging client. What we will cover today is what you need to learn from that client, and how to proceed moving forward if you get into the weeds with someone. Let's go! We love our VA clients don't we! Sure we do. they pay us to do stuff we love. But in many cases these people that we decide to work with are brand new to us. we don't know them from Adam, and so we have to get to know them through the work we do together. And sometimes it goes well. We click. We communicate well. We work well together. Everything is great. If we have any issues, we sort them out easily. But sometimes it doesn't go well. We struggle. We don't communicate well. We don't sort issues out easily. So let's talk about what to do when you have to deal with a difficult client. Actually, first let's figure out what we consider to be a difficult client. A difficult client is: One who micromanages your work. One who doesn't pay you on time. One who pushes your boundaries. One who does everything last minute. One who communicates poorly. One who treats you like an employee. One who never sends you the work you need to do the work you need to do. One who complains all the time. One who thinks they know better than you. That's probably enough examples. You get the picture. It's super frustrating to even go through that list. These people exist though, and we need to learn how to deal with them. I think the first thing I want to tell you is that none of this is okay. Clients don't get to do any of this to you or with you. Just because your clients are paying you, it doesn't mean that they get to be difficult. I'm totally team YOU here, but I'm about to tell you something that you might not like. If you have difficult clients, it may not be them that is the problem (yep, so that means it could be you!) So we will start there and then I'll tell you how to fix any of these problems if you are having them. Yes I am sorry, but you are a big part of the problem if you have a difficult client. The reason is super simple: you teach people how to treat you. If a client is treating you poorly, it is because you are letting them. So the first thing we have to do is fix how you handle yourself in your VA business. You are a business owner. You own your business, and you get to make allllll of the decisions in it. You get to decide your rates, services you offer (and services you don't), communication methods, payment terms, lead times, scheduling ... every little bit of it! Clients get to decide all of those things for THEIR business. Not yours. Theirs. Do their clients tell them when they will pay them, or what the rate will be? Or how they will communicate with them? No they do not! I'll give you an example to illustrate what I mean: Can you imagine calling your dentist and saying I need to come in tomorrow at 1:30, and I need you to give me some full veneers, and I will only pay you $20. Of course you can't. You are contacting another business and booking their service. You need to find out when they have time in their schedule, if they even offer the service you need, and then how much they charge for that service. It is exactly the same for your VA clients. They need to find out all of those things from you. May seem like a silly example, but it illustrates how you need to reframe your mindset around being a business owner in your own right, and how you need to change your thinking... especially if you have difficult clients. This is why policies are sooo important to create starting out. Your clients need to understand that you call the shots and that they are hiring you to provide a service, but that there are expectations that need to be managed about how that happens on a daily basis. Okay so let's get into how to fix some of these issues if you are experiencing them. Micromanagers - you are not their employee. They do not get to manage anything about what you do. They can tell you what needs doing, perhaps the way they would like it done, but then it is your responsibility to keep the task on track and keep the client up to date on status. Sometimes people micromanage because they aren't sure the status of something. It is your responsibility to keep the client current so that they don't need to micromanage. Provide regular updates or a place to get updates to make them feel better. Late payers - switch them to prepayment. If you have not been paid, cease work immediately until you get paid. Once you have waited on payment, you will find it easier to ask new clients to prepay you. Don't worry, you'll get there at some point in your business. It will likely be after the first time someone pays you late. It's a policy you need to set and hold. Of course this is about repeat offenders. Boundary pushers - you set boundaries for a reason, office hours, communication methods, response times, lead times, etc. If your clients break any rules and getting away with it, that's on you. If someone sends you a text, and that's not a comment option, respond by your correct comm method. Bad habits form quickly when you let clients cross boundaries, so hold them any way you can. Last minuters - the only way to get away from doing last minute work is simply don't do rush work. if someone is supposed to give you xx days of lead times hold them to it. No rush fees, no ‘okay just this once', it's a no. Of course this would be after you send reminders for the proper lead time. Setting the client expectation that the work can not be completed at the last minute is a simple way to get them to handle stuff on time. Crappy communicator- You may need to teach this one. If you are doing way too much back and forth because they can't tell you what they need, Streamline your process (maybe a form or a checklist?). Or maybe they phone you every day instead of going through your project management system. Only do scheduled calls, and keep them very short and on topic. Spending your week on endless meetings isn't a good use of your time, and will eat away at your time to do actual client work. Boss employee guy - Quite simply you are not their employee. Don't act like one.. Don't respond like one. Make sure they know that you are not their employee. Every day. Where's the stuff - If you are constantly asking your clients to send you stuff and they don't, walk away from. them. Seriously, you can't care more about their business than they do. Get them to hire you for ongoing work that is essential, and then they will send you what they need to send you because it matters. I used to work with clients (business coaches was my niche) who were enrolled in a program with their own business coach - that meant that they had an agenda and a plan and I knew that they would value and prioritize the work they needed me to do. If you are always fighting or rushing last minute, stop caring so much until they do. Complainers - Negativity sucks. If all your client does is complain about you, someone else, or themselves, cut ties. Especially if they complain about you and it is not founded. Smart guy - Your clients are hiring you for your expertise. If they think they know better than you, you will continue to encounter challenges. Now I have been a great VA and I know a lot about how I think things should be done, but I trust VAs to do my work once I've said my piece. You need to help your clients feel confident and cared for, but at some point they have to accept that you know what you are doing. Like my housecleaner! How's that for getting help with difficult clients?? I think it is super important to get your difficult VA clients under control (or fired) as soon as you can. Like Bill Gates says, your most unhappy clients should be the ones you learn the biggest lessons from. And trust me, if you have a client you consider to be a difficult one, they are not happy. You are not happy. It's time to learn from them. So learn, and adapt - and implement new rules and boundaries where you need to. Today! If you started and got into some bad habits, correct them now. And be sure that any new clients you bring in are not being allowed to do any of this difficult stuff. If you haven't experienced any of this yet, create your policies for all of the above and make sure your clients know about it. Change your policies, hold your boundaries, adjust your mindset and run your business. Fire clients who don't fit or who don't adapt. Your business will thank you, and it will flourish when you set and keep all the rules!! ‌ This is exactly what I help VAs do. As a VA coach and trainer, I help you set yourself up for success, helping you fix the specific things that are going wrong in your business. When we work together either privately or in a group we talk specifically about your business and you - there is no one stop solution for everyone when it comes to service businesses like VA businesses. I'll help you get clarity around your issues, and cheer you on as you walk through the steps to fix them. I've helped hundreds of VAs through their challenges and got them on their way to growing their business and the lifestyle that they dream of. I'd love to do the same for you. You can work with me privately, or you can join The Virtual Circle, my mastermind group for Virtual Assistants. Check it out at [www.YourVAMentor.com/TVC] (the virtual circle) - I bet it's exactly what you need to start running the VA business you dreamed of. Reach out to me if you are interested. That's all I've got for you this week, see you next time!

On  average, we spend more time in relationships with the people that we work with than those in our personal life.However, who we work with often isn't a choice that we have, making conflict inevitable, because you're just not going to get along with everyone all the time.Conflict and confrontation is not something that a lot of us love, so if the idea of addressing difficult people and situations at work is a challenge for you, this episode has the tools you need to be able to speak up, speak out, and handle these relationships.In today's episode of The Aligned Achiever podcast I'm talking about how to handle difficult co-workers, bosses and micromanagers so that you know how to deal with difficult people that you can't consciously cut out of your life.For all the show notes come on over to: https://siobhanbarnes.com/62

Cindy Esliger examines how to handle the challenging people we meet in our workplaces. These are the individuals who cause us stress and make the workplace a hostile place to be. Beyond identifying the types of challenging people we encounter, Cindy will offer strategies for dealing with them.  There are types of people that we can all identify in our workplaces and the ones who cause the most toxicity tend to be the micromanagers, the bullies, the negative coworkers, the gossipers, and the passive aggressive. Sometimes identifying the type of behavior is enough to let us know to avoid interactions, but sometimes this can't happen and we need to directly confront the people causing us the most stress.Cindy addresses how to approach each type of challenging person, understanding the reasons behind their behavior, and how issues like insecurity and engaging in power struggles can drive the toxic people. She presents three tips for handling such situations - 1) Set clear boundaries, 2) Stay professional, 3) Use effective communication - and details the types of self-care that can assist us in remaining calm and reducing stress. Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Dealing with Challenging PeopleAstronomic Audio—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Micromanagers usually lack trust in their coworkers so they feel they need to obsessively watch over them. What's missing, is that the micromanagers also lack trust in themselves, and all that behavior is an outward expression of an inner turmoil.  In this episode, I share some quick insights into how you can avoid becoming the […]

We love it when it happens, and we got a listener-submitted topic, and it's a tough one. What do you do when quitting your job (and finding a better one) is not an option? Micromanagers, lousy culture, herding cats, it's all on the table to fix. It isn't easy, but Bruce and Clark tackle the challenge head-on by using CACC to help evaluate and reverse Uno the non-ideal situation into something (hopefully) better. Useful LinksVisit our website to contact us and submit topicsJoin the conversation on the Corporate Fam DiscordFollow us on LinkedInGet some Corporate Strategy MerchElevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnoozeDon't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

From Kiss-up/Kick-downers, to Credit-Stealers, Bulldozers, Free-riders, Micromanagers, Neglectful bosses, and Gas-lighters, there are several types of “jerks” we may encounter in our lives, including within the schooling environment. We all have the capacity to be a jerk at work and to cause others problems, but how we recognise that in ourselves and those around us can really impact the flow of a team. Author Tessa West, a leading expert on interpersonal communication, sheds light on how to handle difficult colleagues with grace and professionalism. In this episode, we will explore the strategies outlined in her book and learn from our guest speakers' real-life examples Tune in to our latest episode of the Leadership Bookclub podcast, where we discuss Tessa West's ground-breaking book, 'Jerks at Work.' Our esteemed guest speakers, Lynsey White (Assistant Headteacher at a school in Cornwall), and Shakiara Valu, (Head of Performing Arts and Drama at Collingwood College), will join Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, to share their experiences and insights on dealing with challenging personalities within different educational and workplace settings. Don't miss out on this exciting, informative, and truly vital conversation. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

On today's episode of IntHERrupt, Linda speaks with author, speaker, and consultant, Rita Ernst. They discuss the best ways to deal with micromanagers, how to deal with your own micromanager tendencies and positive leadership traits.  What is a micromanager? Management on a continuum. A micromanager dictates and controls at an obsessive level.  3 things that you need to feel fulfilled in the workplace are mastery, autonomy, and belonging. Micromanagers take away your autonomy and challenge your competence.  You can better deal with a micromanager by understanding their psychological driver, asking them for what you need, and being persistently patient.  How do you deal with your own micromanager tendencies? Be vulnerable with yourself and find your own psychological driver.  Give your team permission to name when you are falling into micromanager tendencies.  Ask for more of what you need from your team.  Best leadership traits Rita believes that the best leadership traits are listening, questioning/curiosity, and empathy.  Has Rita ever been interrupted?  Rita was interrupted when she took time off of work to stay at home and take care of her daughter. It was difficult for her to take time away from her career.  When Rita is being interrupted she remembers her core values and what is personally important to her.  Episode Resources If you want to hear more from Rita check out her website.  Do you have stories to tell? Connect with Linda to share them. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode's sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals. Subscribe to the IntHERrupt Podcast so you won't miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Youtube, and Stitcher. Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

We've all had that boss that micromanages us and gets under skin. Why do people do this? Is it even effective? Lorraine will shed light on this behavior and help you learn how to work productively with your micromanaging boss.

Tim and Junior define contributor safety (01:00). Contributor safety satisfies our fundamental human need to create value. It's the perfect blend of autonomy and accountability, freedom and guidance.The social exchange of contributor safety (5:00). When we create contributor safety for others, we empower them with autonomy, guidance, and encouragement in exchange for effort and results.Why do we hate being micromanaged? (9:15). Tim and Junior explain why micromanagement gets on almost everybody's nerves and why we crave autonomy and freedom.A leaders contribution vs. an individual's contribution (14:35). Leaders have to be willing to let go of the reins of execution and find fulfillment and value in innovation. The Micromanager vs. the Absentee Landlord (19:45). Micromanagers don't know when to stop offering guidance and trust their employees to do their job. Absentee Landlords aren't willing to offer guidance and direction while expecting perfect outcomes.Contributor safety introspection questions (23:40). Junior asks a series of questions and asks listeners to crack themselves open and figure out where they fall short in the world of contributor safety.Discovery and advocacy (27:25). But when you're willing to ask more than you tell, you transfer those core critical thinking skills to your team instead of keeping them all for yourself. Letting go of the reins means that you transfer not only the execution aspects of the job, but also the fulfilling parts of the work at hand: outcomes, success, discovery, and deliverables can be transferred too.Tolkien's contributions to contributor safety (39:35). Tim shares a quote from famous writer J. R. R. Tolkien.How coaching affects contributor safety (41:00). Microcoaching and accountability are fundamental skills that any leader has to acquire in order to be successful in dynamic business environments.The three levels of accountability (44:10). In any team, individuals may work under three different levels of accountability–task, process, and outcome. Those who work at task-level accountability need to be walked through every aspect of the job. Once a team member shows that they can complete tasks sufficiently, they graduate to process-level accountability: tasks can be strung together in a predictable, consistent process and they will still know what to do. The third level of accountability is where good employees can become influential innovators: outcome-level accountability. Here how we get our work done, how we accomplish our tasks, and how we manage projects and processes don't matter so much. It's all about the outcome. 

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. This week Curt discusses micromanagers. It's no secret that they are NOT great leaders. Curt shares why people are still hindering the growth of their businesses — and their people — with this ineffective (and dehumanizing) leadership style, and how to avoid becoming a micromanager. Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

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We've talked  a lot about bad leadership and its consequences.  We've also mentioned how leaders can morph into the bad guy because of some toxic employees on their team. How though, do you provide assistance to your team without micromanaging them or come off as micromanaging them? Micromanagement has become a foul word in the workplace in every possible industry.  Why is it such a bad word, and how do we prevent it?Would like to read more about the article we used for this episode? Visit:https://hbr.org/2021/01/how-to-help-without-micromanagingDo you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast.Twitter- @cxmxpodcastVisit our website and check out our merch at www.cancelledformaintenance.com. Have ideas or stories for show? Send us a line at our contact us section of our website!Check out Rockwell Time for awesome outdoor merch and apparel. Use code-CX4MX and save 10%!Tell us how we are doing, leave us a review if you listen to us on Apple, Stitcher, Podchaser, or IHeart Radio!Follow us on Goodpods and Podchaser!https://goodpods.app.link/1Ss1v4ODHlbhttps://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/cancelled-for-maintenance-1390148?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=feedcta&utm_campaign=CXMXpodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Your dream career starts with your dream day. What time do you wake up? With an alarm or without?Where are you? In a cube or overlooking the ocean? Who do you work with? Micromanagers or laid-back dreamers?Join me to answer these questions and many more as you begin creating your dream career and life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, Chris and Mary share listeners' thoughts and LinkedIn poll results on various workplace and career topics. Check out this episode to learn you and other listeners think about Pay Transparency, Introversion and Extroversion, Family Leave, Big Ideas, Workplace Appreciation, Micromanagers, and other topics!Show us your love! Please give us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. We're here to help you succeed! Send us your workplace dilemmas or career questions. Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com or tweet us: @cubicleconfide1. All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent...

Micromanagers can suck all of the joy and efficiency out of your work and productivity. So what do you do if you have a micromanager? Quit? Become passive-aggressive? Subvert authority? All of those may be tempting, but we'll look at some healthy ways to address the person and behavior. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!  

Micromanagers can suck all of the joy and efficiency out of your work and productivity.   So what do you do if you have a micromanager? Quit? Become passive-aggressive? Subvert authority? All of those may be tempting, but we'll look at some healthy ways to address the person and behavior. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!

Most managers who micromanage their team are unknowingly doing so. Most micromanagers would say that they aren't micromanagers. You may be micromanaging and not realize it. So, what's so bad about micromanaging anyway? If you are a micromanager, it can feel like you are taking control and ensuring that your team doesn't mess something up. If you are the team member being micromanaged, it can feel like your manager is getting in the way of your productivity. It can be suffocating and insulting. It can make you question, “if I am going to be micromanaged like this, why am I even doing this work?” Today's episode is about recognizing if you are unknowingly micromanaging and how to eliminate micromanaging with confidence.

Over the past month, LinkedIn has posted several articles questioning how working from home impacts everything from developing a company culture to making new "friends" at work to whether a right to disconnect will ever come to the US. Key topics:✔️ If the only way in your life to potentially meet new people and make some new pals is by being butt-in-seat at an office, you need to take a hard look at why that is. I understand that Covid has impaired the ability for people to go out and about; with that said, there are still a plethora of ways to connect with new people that don't involve forcing social activities on your colleagues. ✔️ Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's. If you're working, then work. And after work, step away from the laptop. Turn off that Slack channel. Do not tell clients that you're available 24/7.✔️Who are the people pushing so hard for a return to the office? Who are the ones bleating the loudest that the company won't have a culture anymore if everyone stays remote? Well, typically, it's micromanagers and lonely extroverts who want to corral everyone back to the office whether it's actually safe to do so or not.Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/

No one identifies as a micromanager or wakes up one day aspiring to be one. Micromanagers often see themselves as detailed oriented people who strive for perfection. But there's always something else at play.  Today Meaghan Lamm is talking about why we find ourselves in the micromanager trap, the 5 hidden signs that you might be one, and how to avoid letting these things bleed into your management style and affect your business.  For full show notes, visit: www.feministvisionary.com

There are several approaches to leadership in the workplace, but it is important to remember that we are shaping the decision making of the people we lead. If we do all the work for them, we are setting them up to be paralyzed when help isn't available. Here are some tips to avoid micromanaging your troops, and how to handle a boss who is a little too involved in your daily decision making. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com

Teddy is a tailgate negotiator. You agree on terms up-front, sign necessary documents, and begin the project. But then... Teddy decides to renege, ask for items not agreed upon, insist on endless revisions, etc. Ned is needy. He wants to micromanage you and he has 50,000 questions to ask before he can hire you for the project. Ugh. Key topics:✔️ You always have to consider the cost. When you are looking at the money, don't focus on the gross. Focus on the net. When all the expenses and taxes are deducted, how much will you actually net from this? Sometimes looking at the true bottom line is enough for you to decide that a Teddy or a Ned is not worth it.  ✔️ Your business needs to function well for YOU. The customer is not always right and you should not put them up on a pedestal. ✔️ The Buddhist idea of a middle path is useful here. A good client usually has sensible questions and doesn't rush through the process of hiring you yet also does not drag it out or ask an excessive number of anxiety-laced questions. ✔️ You have to weed out clients who expect that, because you are a freelancer, solopreneur, or small business owner, you will be at their mercy. They hold all the cards and you hold none. Nope. Huh-uh. Inaccurate. Link to the article I discuss in this episode: https://www.inc.com/jayson-demers/7-types-of-clients-who-will-take-your-patience-to-the-brink.html Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/

Dr. Gina Dorfman joins me to discuss her perspectives on patient behavior, group interviews and not managing like a witch. Could you be a micromanager and not even know it? I was one - I'll admit it. We then talk about how patients are usually ready to commit when they contact you. I think you'll be surprised at how easy it is to turn a patient away.    Quotes:  “Done is better than perfect.” “If you need to micromanage a person, you have the wrong person.”  “Aptitude is great - we can teach that but attitude, that is essential.”  “You can have the best people in the world, but you need systems.” “30% of your marketing dollars are being wasted on people who cannot schedule during the day.” “It's not about you, it is about the office.”  “If I can't do it online, a lot of times it isn't getting done.”  “They brought themselves to the party, I just need to open the door and let them in.” “I have never seen a front office where everything is done.”    Links from Episode:    Dr. Dorfman's Website  Yapi's site Insurance and Getting to Yes with Teresa Duncan Mike Michalowicz - Small Business Author Dr. Dorfman interviews Mike Michalowicz Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time by Rory Vaden Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success by Rory Vaden   Also! Grab this Ebook that is completely free for you. 50+ pages of knowledge, checklists and job descriptions. Enjoy! Click here for the Prepare Protect Prosper eBook   **If you like the show then I'd appreciate a good rating. Tell your friends. Even podcasters ask for referrals!** Teresa's Website- https://www.odysseymgmt.com/ (sign up for my newsletter!) Teresa's Book Moving Your Patients to Yes! Easy Insurance Conversations http://odysseymgmt.corecommerce.com/Book/ (use ‘newsletter' for $3 o

Executive Career Coach Dr. Robyn Odegaard shares great advice on dealing with micromanagers and absentee managers. On "Workday Wednesdays" after the news at One, I like to bring career specialists to the program to share advice on succeeding during the virtual experience of the pandemic and beyond, Find Doc Robyn at ChampPerformance.com

In which we answer a question from a woman whose boyfriend's mother oversteps at dinnertime, another from an individual struggling with how to process grief after a recent loss, and another from a young man in a sticky work and sex situation. Tangents include word definitions, toilet paper troubles, and another book recommendation (we're starting a Pinterest board to keep track of them at https://www.pinterest.com/inebriatedinput/our-book-recommendations/). Be sure to check out Talk Like A Lady Podcast, a podcast where they find out all about our favorite ladies. They will talk to their guests about what it is like in the world for women, from their perspective. Learn more at https://anchor.fm/talklike-a-ladypodcast/ This episode was sponsored by Surf Side Sips. Use the code "InebriatedInput" at surfsidesips.com for 20% your order of amazing glass straws. Please rate and review Inebriated Input to help others find us! Don't forget to subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. Email us questions at inebriated.input@gmail.com or at inebriatedinput.com Connect with us at https://www.facebook.com/InebriatedInput https://twitter.com/InebriatedInput https://www.instagram.com/InebriatedInput/ Alternative Rock Instrumental by lukenield | https://soundcloud.com/lukenield Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US #inebriatedinput #advice #advicepodcast #drunkpodcast #drunkadvice

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While many software development teams have good workflows, sensible management, and good working relationships, that's not true of all teams. Some managers have a management "style" that results in them hovering over your shoulder and continually asking for updates, questioning your decisions, and generally making work more difficult than it has to be. Read more › The post Micromanagers appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast.

Welcome to the show!  Today is my favorite kind of interview: long, honest, winding, and a little bit of an escape from the real world.  I had so much fun chatting with executive coach, Rayla Bailey, on what it means not only to lead with confidence, but to create joy and fulfillment in one’s life.   We cover so much in this episode – some things you’ll hear us talk about are:   -Mindset -Being a private/sensitive person -Building trust with yourself -Leading -Separating from the need for external validation -Chasing joy and playfulness -The importance of rest -The pressure to change your physical appearance at work   Rayla was a delight to have on the show, and if you’re wanting to learn more about her, you can check out her website at: https://www.raylabailey.com/   If you’re interested in learning about working with me 1:1, you can check out https://jessguzikcoaching.com/   To join me in the free Facebook group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup   I hope you’re having a WONDERFUL January, and I’ll catch you next week for a solo episode!   Love,   Jess

In which we answer questions from a woman who just found out her boyfriend has another family, a mother who's in-law is concerned for the mortal soul of a topless four-year-old girl, and an individual who is dealing with an epic micromanager. Tangents include romantic compartmentalization, never nudism, and comparative religion. Mike from https://jovenhealth.com/ joins us to help us answer some questions and discuss his project that connects students with virtual counselors. Be sure to check out Everything I learned from Movies, in which Steve, Izzy and other guests talk about good beer, bad movies & funny 3rd thing. Learn more at http://ageofradio.org/everythingilearnedfrommovies This episode was sponsored by Surf Side Sips. Use the code "InebriatedInput" at surfsidesips.com for 20% your order of amazing glass straws. Please rate and review Inebriated Input to help others find us! Don't forget to subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. Email us questions at inebriated.input@gmail.com or at inebriatedinput.com Connect with us at https://www.facebook.com/InebriatedInput https://twitter.com/InebriatedInput https://www.instagram.com/InebriatedInput/ Alternative Rock Instrumental by lukenield | https://soundcloud.com/lukenield Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US #inebriatedinput #advice #advicepodcast #drunkpodcast #drunkadvice

Stephanie Jouppien is a copywriter and marketing strategist who is back on the podcast for a conversation all about micromanagers. We both started out in corporate roles and have had terrible bosses that made our work lives a living hell. So in today's short and sweet episode, we get into what a micromanager might look like and a couple of ways you can extricate yourself from the situation. Because it's about time you took back some control. You shouldn't have to feel like crap at work. TOPICS EXPLORED IN THIS EPISODE: Starting out with red flags [ 2:32 ] First-day micromanagement [ 3:58 ] Power plays of micromanagers [ 6:43 ] Micromanaging is the opposite of trust [ 10:01 ] Strategies to get out from under crappy management [ 10:51 ]   Steph's Quotable: He didn't mention once that I could take a break or take lunch. He just stood over me all day.   ========== Connect with Steph: LinkedIn: @StephJouppien Website: https://www.stephjouppien.com  Stephanie's Podcast episode: https://www.kattiethorndyke.com/podcast/episode82  ========== Connect with Kattie: Online: www.kattiethorndyke.com Instagram: @kattiethorndyke LinkedIn: @kattiethorndyke ========== Get Started Blogging Faster: SEO Blog Template

Micromanagers.  Annoying bosses.  Getting violated in jail.   Get up, take a shower, and listen to all of that and more on Episode 9!--- Music Mondaze! - Mizzy Hendrix ----Check out his music on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and all platforms! Follow him @mizzyhendrix_saintmichael on IG!---Affiliate Ad: Buzzsprout! --- Click here to get your $20 Amazon gift card and get started! --- https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1021312--- Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Mondaze with A & J to be notified anytime a new episode drops! If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, follow us, and check out the link below!--- Website: www.mondazepodcast.com ---Follow us on IG, Twitter, and Facebook @mondazepodcastGive us 5 STARS and a review on Apple Podcasts!--- Credits: Creator/Host/Editor/Producer - A & J, Co-Producer - The Plug Agency, Cover Art - A, Theme Song - W!LL, Copy - A

Toxic Work places are a hot button topic at the moment . Are you in one right now ? One of our podcast listeners shares their experience working in a toxic work place and how it effected him. We are joined by Amy Jacobson - Human Behaviour & Emotional Intelligence Expert at Finding Your ‘y’(https://findingyoury.com.au) who gives us some insights into what makes a work place toxic. How you to cope with it and best of all a simple method of saying just two words that may shut down a Toxic colleague . Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast so you can hear more of the stories we tell .

In this episode of the Perseverance Overrated Show, Deepthi Rajan speaks with Steve Glaveski, who shares his perspective on how modern day workplaces destroy productivity.Steve is the Founder and CEO of Collective Campus, an innovation accelerator based in Melbourne and Singapore, that works with large organizations around the globe. Collective Campus was recognized by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s fastest-growing new companies in 2018.He also founded Lemonade Stand, a children’s entrepreneurship program and now, SaaS platform, that has been delivered to kids across Australia and Singapore.Steve is the author of Employee to Entrepreneur: How To Earn Your Freedom and Do Work That Matters, (Wiley, 2019), the children’s picture book, Lemonade Stand: From Idea to Entrepreneur (2019) and the forthcoming Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life (2020, Wiley).Steve hosts the Future Squared podcast, winner of the 2017 Australian Podcasting Awards People’s Choice award in the Business category. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Australian Financial Review, Tech in Asia and numerous other outlets. He previously worked for the likes of EY, KPMG, Westpac and Macquarie Bank.Connect with Steve onTwitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveskiInstagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveskiMedium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveskiLinkedIn:https://au.linkedin.com/in/steveglaveskiKey Points From The EpisodeMiserably Comfortable? Too Late To Hit Restart? [00:02:00]A Life Changing Failure [00:05:11]How To Cultivate Self Awareness [00:11:08]Experiment. Discover. Reinvent. [00:14:37]Ratchet Up Your Productivity With Time Rich [00:17:43]Open Office Spaces, Free Meals, Yoga Studios = X Factors? [00:21:51]3 Crucial Mistakes Leaders Make That Cripple Company Culture [00:25:49]996 Hustle It! When Business Leaders Champion Outrageous Notions [00:31:57]Guaranteed Recipe For Existential Crisis [00:36:40]Biggest Bane of Corporate Existence [00:40:35]40% Sabotaged : What, Why And How Of Chronotypes [00:47:25]Micromanagers and COVID-19 : What Should You Focus On [00:51:19]Future of Work : Post COVID-19 Work Environments [00:54:57]Worth It! 3 Traits Of Awesome Companies (And An Example Of A Company That Gets It) [00:58:59]The One Book That’ll Change Your Perspective [01:02:00]Plans To Disrupt Again [01:02:58]Links and ReferencesThe Case for the 6-Hour Workday - HBR ArticleThe Five Levels of Remote Work - And Why You’re Probably At Level 2 - Medium PostThe Dictator’s Guide: Managing Remote Teams During COVID-19 - Medium Post

Welcome to the first episode of Lockdown With Kumar The future of work is remote and distributed - for some companies it will be a 100% transformation, for some partial. Whatever happens, remote work is here to stay. Featuring the host Abhineet Kumar, The World is Going Remote covers: 0:53 Gratitude 1:54 Why I am loving work from home? 2:22 Hiten Shah's Remote Work report highlights 2:51 Remote Work was there even 10 Years Ago at Citrix 3:20 Two interesting CEO takes on remote work: Austen Allred of Lambda School vs Brent Beshore of Permanent Equity (Tech vs Non-Tech) 6:00 Culture tweaks: Podia hosts a virtual retreat 8:00 Culture tweaks: Apurv from Squad hosted a remote townhall 8:23 With remote work, individuals will write more, and writing well will become the most important skill 8:27 Isolation and lack of social opportunities in remote work 9:37 Pragli and Hallway.Chat try tackling isolation 10:09 Unbundling of Clubhouse to cater to enterprise use cases 10:31 Kavita's tweet on employee visibility and upward mobility impacted in the modern remote workplace 11:23 Transformation of MSFT Teams from Nov 2019 to Mar 2020 12:12 Micromanagers will have a tough time with remote work LOL

In our May 2020 episode, we discuss:Cision's 2020 Global State of the Media Report (3:50)CEOs seeing record engagement on LinkedIn (5:20)The role of social during COVID-19 (7:50)Spotlight: Kaiser Permanente's TikTok win (10:10)Disastertising (12:55)Ideas to prepare for the pandemic rebound (24:50)Bosses who micromanage remote workers (30:35)QUICK NEWS & QUICK TAKESCision's 2020 Global State of the Media ReportCEOs see record engagement on LinkedIn during pandemicCEO social profiles critical comms tools during COVID-19Do The Right Thing: The role of social In COVID-19SPOTLIGHTHow Kaiser Permanente owned TikTok with its #OwnTheCurve COVID-19 campaignTALKING POINTSHow to advertise in a pandemicEvery COVID-19 commercial is exactly the sameLeading with action can reduce the risk of a COVIDwashing backlash26 ways to get ready for the rebound: A playbook for what to do right nowHow to deal with a boss who micromanages your work from homeMORE INFORMATIONTheTalkingPointsPodcast.comApple Podcasts pageSpotify pageSubscribe to Arik's weekly emailSPONSORS BrandpointMinnesota PRSA

Micromanagers aren't always doing it just to be jerks. They may not even know they are coming across this way. Often they have learned bad habits from other bad leaders. Other times they are under stress and aren't sure how to deal. Tips: Try to give them the benefit of the doubt Try to explain how you felt during a specific time the micro managing was too much Offer a counter solution Accept that it may never change and create a plan Get support from your team Inform, inform, inform Think ahead Uncover the fears Set boundaries Evaluate yourself and your work Proactively work to increase trust where / when you can To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

We’re chatting with Denise Liebetrau an HR consultant, career & salary Negotiation Coach that helps career-driven professionals get paid what they are worth. We dig in on this episode talking about everything from salary negotiation to black women feeling the need to code-switch at work and so much more. You will need your note pad on this one.

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Micromanagers plague organizations around the world. Stopping this can be easy as long as you are willing to be patient and understand why they Micomanagers act as they do.   Anthony SmithManagement ConsultantHelping Managers assist their employees in finding their why, creating a path to achieve that why, and keeping them on that path.Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeanthonys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheeAnthonySFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheeAnthonyS/PodCast: http://theeanthonysmith.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjmEGx5yjy45FTvJQfFk4wSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/anthonysmith917Website: https://www.theeanthonys.com/Itunes for Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-are-not-alone/id1441376301Google Play for Podcast: https://play.google.com/music/m/It4z3uya27c3ymxic26logax64a?t=You_Are_Not_Alone

Welcome to Episode #8 of the Engineer-to-Leader podcast series. This is a podcast series by Steven Cerri designed to help men and women engineers, scientists, and technologists, create the long-term career success they want regardless of where they currently are in their career. Your career success is dependent on more than just being good technically. In this episode, Steven explains the reasons why micromanagement is an overrated concern and how it really isn’t such a big deal. Steven will show you how to avoid being micromanaged if you are an employee, and how to avoid being a micromanager if you are a manager.  For years, people have been complaining about micromanagers and about being micromanaged.  In reality, micromanagement is a very easy situation to rectify and when you truly understand micromanagement you also understand how to diffuse it.   So join Steven in this episode and learn how to dispel any worry about micromanagement once and for all. Enjoy, like, share, comment, and subscribe to the show for lots more to come!  

jQuery(document).ready(function($) { $('#wp_mep_160').mediaelementplayer({ m:1 ,features: ['playpause','current','progress','duration','volume','tracks','fullscreen'] ,audioWidth:400,audioHeight:30 }); }); Please find some links and notes from the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. Aaron and Terry will be talking 2019 and how to plan for it. This is an annual show where two well-known planners share their tips and tricks to make 2019 your best ever! Learn about business planning, micromanagement, learning to say No and more. Sponsored by: SGIA.org Our regular listeners know this, but 2 Regular Guys are all about garment decorating, a bit of fun, and no rants or lectures or selling. We are not doing this for our employers, but rather for our industry. Since February 2013, The 2 Regular Guys have been the first and the most listened to garment decorating industry podcast on this planet! We are humbled by all of you tuning in each week. We work hard to bring you information that will make your business better, and our industry better. Take a look at our incredible weekly guest list and you'll understand where this industry goes for news, interviews and the heartbeat of garment decorating. Thanks for listening! News The December issue of Printwear magazine has a feature called Tech Forecast: What Technologies Do You See Emerging in 2019. This was a question posed to several industry experts with some interesting responses. We'll post the link or Google Printwear Magazine. SGIA Creates First-ever Convergence Council - New council taps supplier executives from all printing industry segments to advise association — In an unprecedented move, the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has created a Suppliers and Manufacturers Council (SMC), an elite group of industry leaders who will advise the association on issues and concerns related to the future success of their companies, their customers and, more importantly, the printing industry. Planning for 2019 Terry: New mindset for a changing marketplace, the time is at hand If you're turning away “below minimum” orders right now, and you likely are, it's only going to get worse. ‘We're not set up for that kind of business.” "The garment-decorating marketplace has seen a significant shift toward three things: individualization, customization for quantities as small as one, and the prevailing customer mindset of: "I want it right now." Get started with minimal investment… now Aaron: Do you Have a Business Plan? Everyone talks about it, everyone says it is a good idea if not essential, but in my research (ie asking people if they have one) it is less than 20% and my guess half of that 20 % is lying. It is really hard to do, you have to honestly assess yourself and your business? But is your business not important enough for you to spend time ON it? If you do have one, was it just to get a loan or place on a coffee table? Has anyone in your company read it or better yet, been a part of it. Can you tell me your “why” in less than 3 sentences? I offered up a free bit of help in getting your business plan off the ground this last summer. It was only 5 steps and you had to send me 5 emails to participate in it. Videos were watched by over 1,000 people. Guess how many people did the first one (5). Guess how many people got through all 5 steps? (1) http://aaronmontgomery.info/businessplan This is not to make you feel bad or for me to whine that no one participated. It just showed me I need to do a better job of preaching the business plan sermon and to show you that you are not alone. Lets do it together!!! IT WILL HELP YOUR BUSINESS. Terry: Micromanagement self-evaluation At the start of a new year, it's a good time to look at your own manager/owner style on the job Micromanagers never seem to know they're micromanagers, in fact sometimes tell you they are not. But remember as an employee, it's called the eccentricities of ownership,

Episode #63 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is a Q&A session with answers to questions a few of you have submitted to me. Topics covered in this construction podcast include: - How you can outsource your bookkeeping. - Why you SHOULD outsource your bookkeeping. - What is OPPORTUNITY COST and how do you calculate it? - If you're a construction business owner, go to www.constructionleadingedge.com/call to schedule a free 30 minute strategy session with me. - The first thing you should do if you're planning to start your own business. - How you can get paid to prepare for being a construction business owner. - A strategy you can use to get your first few projects as side gigs. - Why do micro-managers micro-manage? - Tips you can use to deal with a micro-manager boss. - Why you might want to start looking for a new job if your boss is a micro-manager.   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: Free Strategy Session for Business Owners - Click here to schedule a no-cost 30 minute call with me to strategize on your next move. Construction Business Accelerator is designed to help construction business owners and up-and-coming owners avoid getting punched in the face. Project Leader Boot Camp will help you if you're a PM, superintendent, team lead, or foreman and want to move up to the next level of your career. Project Management Hacks and Secrets - Click here to get your hands on a free video series that will help you solve problems in the future, harness the power of delegation and inspire your team to do great work.

It’s our first RAPID FIRE episode, where we answer a bunch of questions rapid-ish-ly. Why do I get passed up for developer jobs? Should I take this high-paying job even though it’s a scary change? Should I quit my first job after five years? We also answer a longer question: How do I deal with a micromanaging project manager? Thank you to Algolia for sponsoring this episode. Check out their job posting at algolia.com/softskillsengineering.

Leroy and Sesay chat about Micromanagers and their purpose (or lack thereof ) in their lives. The DMV Podcast also welcomes this week’s special guests, Donkola and Amber of Diversity Theatre Company, as they tell us about their journey as business partners, entrepreneurs, and marriage. Don’t forget to check out their special event Human Wealth Expo on August 28th at Spring Civic Center Downtown Silver Spring MD #DMVPodcast #DMV #DC #MD #VA #Podcast #Entrepreneur #Marriage #Business #Partnerships

Leadership C5: Command, Control, Communication, Culture and Compassion.  Defines the foundation for leaders at any level.  Understanding how to apply these ideas to your team will propel them to greatness.   Command - Military commanders are trained over a career to lead winning teams. Leadership Development starts on your first day of service by building a strong foundation of character. Great Leaders are not born they are DEVELOPED Control - Leadership control is an interesting challenge. Micromanagers typically drive teams apart by overexerting their authority and control. Great leaders understand controlling a team is much like drive a race car. If you are so in control that you are comfortable you are not driving fast enough.  Communication - Why are the earphones bigger than the microphones on a headset? Simply because listening is more important than speaking.  Culture - Leaders know that to gain commitment and to win respect they need to become exemplars of the behavior they expect of others. Excellent leaders need to identify and articulate their personal values — what they represent. People follow people, not words on paper. Compassion - Leaders bring hope and satisfaction; they bring encouragement and support; and most of all they bring praise and appreciation. People will accomplish extraordinary things when they know someone cares and appreciates their dedication    

Today's episode of The Purpose Project, I answered a listener's question about how to handle the stressors of being micromanaged.  I provided some candid advice and tips that will get the micromanager out of your face and on your team.  Don't worry, I didn't leave out the “Boss.”  MICROmanagers even got a few sticky notes of their own in an effort to help them get the best out of their team.    This episode is sponsored by QJS Design Studio.  I highly recommend them for all of your graphic, web design and branding needs. This episode is just for you- if you are experiencing problems in the workplace, home or personal life with being micromanaged or if you are a manager who wants to see your team WIN!   For more information and complete show notes visit www.thepurposeproject.com  

Three out of every four American workers describe their work as stressful. Workplace stress costs U.S. employers an estimated $200 billion per year in absenteeism, lower productivity, staff turnover, workers’ compensation, medical insurance and other stress-related expenses. Considering this, stress management may be business’s most important challenge of the 21st century. On this episode of […] The post DEALING WITH STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE: Laila Muhanna with Laila Muhanna Counseling Services appeared first on Business RadioX ®.