Stop Micromanaging, Start Delegating
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Are you a micromanager? Do you have the tendency to control everything your people do? Micromanaging is one of the worst habits a CEO can have. Nobody enjoys being micromanaged. In this video, Sabrina talks about micromanaging and why it’s one of the most destructive behaviors a leader can have. She covers practical steps for overcoming micromanagement, CEOs' mistakes when delegating tasks, and mindfulness for performance optimization. **Quotes:** - “The difference between delegating and micromanaging lies in the intention of how you communicate something.” - “Micromanagement comes from fear and distrust that the other person won’t do a good job.” - “When we’re communicating, it’s not just about our words, but our emotions and body language.” - “Delegation is not enough; you need to validate that they’re doing a good job.” - “A big mistake that CEOs make when delegating is they already feel bad about delegating that they hold back on the expectations.” - “It’s your responsibility as a leader to take care of your internal state.” - “Leadership is about behavioral change and inspiring people to behave differently.” - “The reason why teams are not focused is either because they don’t have enough urgency or they’re not taking ownership of those projects.” - “The worst thing you can do to yourself is to hate yourself for procrastinating.” *What You’ll Learn:* (00:00) Introduction (00:44) The Difference Between Important Tasks and Urgent Ones (02:47) How to Differentiate Between Micromanaging and Delegating (04:04) How to Not Be a Micromanager (06:56) Ways to Become Aware of Your Micromanaging Tendencies (09:10) Urgency and Why It’s an Essential Behavior in Teams (11:21) Why Your People Are Not Taking Ownership of Projects (13:45) The Benefits of Giving Prompt Feedback ### **Links and Resources:** - http://myevergrowth.com/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-ziqin-wang/ - https://twitter.com/sabrinawangzq *About the Show* Are you a leader of a fast-
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