The #1 leadership mistake that’s holding your team back (and how to fix it!)

Ever feel like you’re herding cats at work? If your team is more chaotic than cohesive, you might be making the number one leadership mistake…

Micromanaging! 😅

Yep, micromanaging — that thing you promised yourself you’d never do! Trust me, I often see how easy it is to slip into, especially when you care about the details. Unfortunately though, when you hover over every task like a helicopter parent, your team ends up feeling stifled, not supported. 😔

I once worked with a brilliant leader — we’ll call her Jane — who couldn’t resist tweaking everything her team did. A comma here, a word change there. Before long, her team started second-guessing themselves and waiting for Jane’s approval on even the smallest decisions. The result? Slower progress and frustrated employees! 😳

The fix? Learn to trust your team!

Set clear expectations, give them the resources they need, and then step back. 💕

Trust me, they’ll surprise you in the best ways!

Jane eventually realised this and started empowering her team instead of nitpicking. Within months, productivity soared, and her team was happier than ever! 🎉

So, next time you feel the urge to micromanage, take a deep breath, count to ten, and ask yourself, “is this really worth my time?” Odds are, it’s not! 😇

What’s your secret sauce for empowering your team without hovering over them?