Micro-Managing
Micro-managing stifles creativity, erodes trust, and hinders growth within teams. While easy to label as "bad leadership," it’s vital for leaders to recognize that micro-managing is a tendency we all wrestle with, often rooted in a lack of self-trust. It emerges when we fear outcomes or doubt our ability to empower others effectively. Overcoming this requires honest self-reflection and a willingness to let go of perfectionism. By building self-trust and embracing delegation, leaders can foster environments of accountability and innovation. Becoming a better leader means acknowledging and addressing this impulse, creating space for teams to thrive and leaders to grow.