How to Manage A Micro-Manager (Part B)

In this video I dive into the academic literature on how to manage a micro-manager. I also draw on my own experience and the experience of others to provide a some suggestions for an approach that is both evidence-based and workable in the real world.

This is Part B of a two-part series on this topic.

Part A can be found here:

0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Step 1: Get into the Right Headspace
7:04 - Step 2: SHOW them you've got things under control
9:29 - Step 3: Ask for their input
10:34 - Step 4: Make a specific request
11:37 - Step 5: Make time for a dedicated conversation

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References:

Handbook of NeuroLeadership - Dr David Rock & Dr Al Ringleb, 2013

Leadership: Strategy and Tactics - A Field Manual - Jocko Willink, 2022

The Set-up to Fail Syndrome : How Good Managers Cause Great People to Fail - Jean-Francois Manzoni & Jean-Louis Barsoux, 2002

Stop Being Micro-Managed - Amy Gallo - Harvard Business Review, Sept 22, 2011

Why People Micro-Manage - Ron Ashkenas - Harvard Business Review, Nov 15, 2011

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[commslab]

Hey folks, I'd love to hear what you think about this longer format of video. Too long? Too much detail? Not enough? How does it compare the shorter ones I've made? I really do value your feedback, so feel free to let me know in the comments here or via the feedback link in the description. Thanks so much for your ongoing support and interest:)

[elizabethalonso]

Thank you! Loved the role-playing, it helps me to visualize perspectives and thought process from both sides.

[CapitalMforMotivated]

What a valuable video. Thank you so much

[stefanievaningen]

Great tips!
Your links at the end of the video and pointed too did not appear. It would be great to see what you recommended.