Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

Mindset - how a person thinks - what they value - how they view the world around them - how they do the work - belief in the mission - belief in their team and leadership form the foundation of performance. Ignore these facts, and you will waste resources on poor hiring, ineffective training, and endless micromanagement. Sad but true.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 30, 2019

By Linda Fisher Thornton Micromanaging is not just another "leadership style." When leaders micromanage, they send many negative messages to employees. Take a look at this list of more than 20 negative unspoken messages micromanagement sends to employees. It harms people.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Perfectionism in leadership can be a powerful force, driving leaders to set high standards and achieve exceptional results. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen how perfectionism can become a double-edged sword, pushing leaders to excel while also creating significant obstacles. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 26, 2022

Micromanagement. And here’s the thing, the other person decides if you’re micromanaging. The post Who Decides if You are Micromanaging? – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. It’s wonderful to think that you’re not.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

Welcome to the March Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, productivity, development, engagement, team-building, and more. Shelley Row of Insightful Leadership shared Who’s Here? Development.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 11, 2019

One of my most read series of posts is my somewhat yearly list of New Year’s development goals for leaders. In my coaching practice, I usually start with a 360-degree assessment and use that as to help leaders identify and choose their development goals. Read at least one good leadership book. and read at least 6 articles.

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Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 25, 2024

Micromanaging is the fastest way to demoralize your team and stifle productivity. However, one common obstacle severely undermines this synergy… Micromanagement kills team morale. However, one common obstacle severely undermines this synergy… Micromanagement kills team morale.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

” In my work as an executive leadership coach, I have guided leaders through understanding how their language shapes their teams. It Fails to Inspire Great leadership inspires action. Lead From Within: Emotional intelligence is key to effective leadership. ” This kind of language inspires hope and a sense of purpose.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When it comes to leadership, the wide variety of styles and approaches can make it difficult to identify who truly stands out. As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve dedicated my career to helping leaders reach their full potential. But how can you recognize a truly exceptional leader?

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

39:14] The Professional Development Strategy That Keeps Gen Z Engaged Gen Z wants to grow, but their approach is different from that of past generations. Learn how to support their development in a way that keeps them invested. [41:48] Discover what motivates Gen Z workers and how to make recognition meaningful. [39:14]

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 28, 2025

Traditional leadership approaches are destroying innovation potential at an alarming rate, with 76% of employees reporting their best ideas die in bureaucratic approval processes. The insights that follow reveal why conventional leadership approaches fail and what successful organizations do differently.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Ask any group about the skills of the best managers and leaders, and they will never include micromanagement on the list. And yet, everyone knows what micromanagement is and has experienced it and its negative consequences. The post Resisting Micromanagement appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The greatest threat to your organization’s success isn’t your competitionit’s your leadership style driving top talent out the door. As I challenge C-suite executives through talent retention transformations, one truth remains constant: leadership behavior, not compensation, determines whether top performers stay or leave.

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Lead from Within

JULY 25, 2019

To work under a leader who is a micromanager can be very difficult. I have found that the only way to survive a micromanaging leader is to understand why they do what they do. Here are some of the most common reasons leaders resort to micromanaging—and what you can do to alleviate the pressure: Power. Insecurity.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Here are five proven leadership capabilities that consistently deliver measurable results: The Harmful Effects of Gossiping Gossiping may seem like a minor issue, but it is a significant driver of distrust and division. The Dangers of Micromanaging Micromanaging doesnt just stunt team growthit drives high-performers to quit.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

If your boss is a micromanager—the kind who wants to maintain as much control over you as they can—you know how frustrating and irritating it is. Use them to start an effective dialogue that can result in more autonomy and less micromanagement: I’m going to do everything in my power to make you look good. I value your guidance.

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Leading Blog

MAY 16, 2024

To understand why, zoom out and look at tugs-of-war in the context of the leadership you want to create. Source: Article: The Anxious Micromanager—Why Some Leaders Become Too Controlling and How They Find the Right Balance * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. It’s not, though.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 22, 2014

Posted in Leadership Development [link] [This blog post is based on concepts from Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: Getting Good People to Stay by Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans.] Veronika, a manager in a global drug research and development company, woke up one morning and recognized that 20 [.] Or do you tend to yield?

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2025

Consequently, current Gallup data shows that 82% of companies select the wrong person for management positions, while McKinsey reports that poor leadership costs organizations $15,000 per employee annually in lost productivity. Power Poisons Progress Many new leaders believe asserting authority equals strong leadership.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I have observed and encountered toxic behaviors in many people who are leaders. What some leaders misunderstand is that leadership is not about exerting control or authority; it’s about guiding, inspiring, and elevating others to achieve collective goals.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 28, 2014

No one wants a boss who micromanages and is constantly looking over their shoulder. Author information Piera Palazzolo Piera Palazzolo of Dale Carnegie Training wants to contribute to the online conversation about leadership and business management with the blogging community.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 6, 2014

Guest post from Dr. Greg Alston : “Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” - Peter Drucker This quote by one of the most respected management theorists of the last 100 years crystallizes the essence of how to determine whether someone is a good leader or not.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 6, 2020

They provide a unique window on the impact overly controlling, self-centered leadership styles can have on others: “Regarding the letter you sent, the heart of your servant is ill, when my lord said: Don’t you know how to read a letter? What are the enduring qualities of great leadership?

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 6, 2024

Micromanagement is a breeze. Technology is the gift that keeps on taking. Bosses can persecute with texts and emails while wearing their pajama bottoms. The solution is the problem.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 1, 2014

This post recently appeared in SmartBlog on Leadership : There’s a LOT of advice out there on leadership and management – almost as much as you’ll find on dating, careers, and how to raise your kids. However, I’d recommend running away as far as you can from the following pearls of leadership & management wisdom: 1.

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The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 18, 2023

” A deeper assessment of Jon’s leadership behavior and team culture showed some of these common “ moose problems :” The real conversations happen in the hallways or office after the meeting. Are You an Anxious Micromanager? Most managers don’t feel they’re micromanaging.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 17, 2016

A leader who micromanages his people will not engage or energize them. Micromanaged employees are more likely to feel disconnected because it is a universal human need to have a reasonable degree of autonomy or freedom to do our work. Example of a Micromanager in Action. Napoleon was known for micromanaging.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These phrases are more than just words—they are expressions of leadership values that drive engagement, foster collaboration, and empower others to excel. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve worked with leaders across industries, helping them articulate language that builds connections and drives positive change. “I trust you.”

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Micromanage – Don’t leave anything to chance. Leadership Development bad bosses inept leadership jerky bosses' Cover your tracks. Your team is likely more inept than you. Watch their every move. Sharpen Your Knife – No time for sharpening your saw. Be prepared to go on the offense with naysayers.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Sadly, the enemies of trustworthy leadership come from within; within each one of us. Because these enemies are so crafty, you must be on guard to constantly protect and nurture the most prized possession of your leadership – trust. The Five Enemies of Trustworthy Leadership. What are the enemies of trust?

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It surveyed top professionals from more than 120 countries about the skills needed for effective leadership in the decade ahead. Based on this deep understanding of others, these leaders develop a shared narrative, providing a common purpose and strategic direction: where we need to go, why it matters, and how we’re going to get there.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Welcome to the October 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Development. Leadership. Julie Winkle-Giulioni of Julie Winkle-Giulioni provided Are You a Micromanager or a Macromanager? Tanveer Naseer of Tanveer Naseer provided 4 Critical Leadership Traits That Drive Success And Growth.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 11, 2024

Distrustful people can micromanage, but they can’t engage people. All leaders have faith in people. Cynics can't lead. They can boss but they can't inspire. You can't trust everyone, but you must trust people to lead. Read about 4 ways to learn to trust people.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Once the novelty fades, you risk cruising on autopilot, and thats where your personal development stalls. Toxic Leadership or a Boss from Hell Bad bosses can suck the life out of you faster than a thousand Zoom meetings. Maybe its a round of layoffs, sudden changes in leadership, or a dip in revenue thats only getting worse.

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Lead from Within

JULY 16, 2024

Leadership is a powerful tool that can either cultivate an inspired and energetic workplace or flatten an organization’s morale. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen how certain leadership behaviors can systematically undermine team motivation. Withholding Recognition Everyone needs to feel valued.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

How to hold employees accountable without micromanaging them by Claire Lew @KnowYourTeamHQ. 3 hallmarks of effective leadership communication. See more on Twitter. * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Lessons from Pops from @wallybock. Words matter.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 9, 2013

.” - Francis Hesselbein I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. This question from Joseph: As a leader, we''re supposed to developing our replacements. One of the best books I’ve read on the topic of leadership transition is from Marshall Goldsmith, called Succession, Are You Ready?

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