You start the day with a plan and the best of intentions. Maybe you’ve even blocked off time on your calendar for the work that really matters. But within minutes something urgent pops up. In the name of “being effective,” you handle it right away. Then another request lands. And another. By mid-morning your to-do […]
When most people think about boundaries, they picture walls: saying “no,” keeping people out, creating distance. That’s why so many of us hesitate to set them. We don’t want to push people away. But in real life, the opposite usually happens. Healthy boundaries actually make us feel closer to one another. Let me share a […]
Being in a leadership role doesn’t automatically make you a great leader. Leadership is hard—especially because much of what makes it effective is intangible. You could be working tirelessly: collaborating on strategy with your peers and boss, staying on top of your own workload, running meetings, solving problems, and checking in with your team—and still […]
Welcome back to the “Managing your Boss” series! The 4 minute video below offers an overview of how to handle a micromanaging boss, and afterwards we go into more detail, with some specific steps and strategies. The Big Question: Are Standards Being Met? The core issue in any micromanagement situation is the perception of […]