Stop Micromanaging: Why Great Leaders "Get Out of the Way" to Foster Growth

In this clip from the Rise & Tell podcast, Andy and Sheekha discuss a critical element of effective leadership: the importance of getting out of the way to allow team members to grow and succeed. Andy, from a corporate background, shares his approach to managing frontline workers, acknowledging he tries to give them what they need and, crucially, get out of their way so they can do the job better than he can. They explore how micromanagement, often unintentional, can demotivate people and block their growth. A high-achieving leader must give permission for others to do things differently, even if it leads to mistakes, recognizing that constantly intervening prevents subordinates from developing. Furthermore, the conversation highlights how micromanagers frequently take too much credit, focusing on "I language" instead of "we language," a practice that undermines the team. Learn why sharing credit and avoiding micromanagement are essential for team development and becoming an authentic, high-impact leader.

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