In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Dr. Jeremy Pollack talks to Steven about how to deal with a micromanaging boss. Steven shares his experience of working at a company where the C-suite micromanaged the middle managers and frontline workers. Dr. Pollack explains that micromanagement is often a trust issue, and that the first step is to try to understand the micromanager's concerns. However, if the micromanager is unwilling to trust their employees, then it may be time to look for a new job.

Here are some key takeaways from the episode:

Micromanagement is often a trust issue. The micromanager may not trust their employees to do the job well, or they may have their own creative vision that they are unwilling to compromise on.
If you are being micromanaged, try to have a conversation with the micromanager to understand their concerns. If they are willing to listen and work with you, then you may be able to resolve the issue.
However, if the micromanager is unwilling to trust you, then it may be time to look for a new job. It is not worth working in a job where you do not feel trusted or respected.

If you are a middle manager, Dr. Pollack recommends that you have a conversation with your team members about micromanagement. Let them know that you are aware of the problem and that you are committed to creating a more trusting and supportive environment. You can also provide them with some tools and resources to help them deal with micromanagement.

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