Get Your House in Order

Being a Control Freak Is a Sickness


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When a clinical psychologist told Cris "being a control freak is a sickness," it hit him like a hammer. For years, Cris had worn his controlling tendencies as a badge of honor, even priding himself on how his team would sit up straighter when he walked into the office. This revelation sparked a profound journey of self-examination that transformed his approach to both business and family life.

In this deeply personal episode, Cris & Philip reveal how the need to control every aspect of your business and life can be destructive, sharing personal stories and practical strategies for effective delegation and team empowerment. 

Some topics covered are: 

  • Control Freak = Clinical Issue
  • Delegate to Grow Beyond Startup
  • Five Levels: Tasks, Playbooks, KPIs, Goals, Projects
  • 1-2-1 Rule: Problem, Solutions, Recommendation
  • Delegate with Why, Deadline, Success, Filters
  • Micromanagement Ruins Relationships
  • 80/20 Control: Focus on What Matters
  • Getting Help Shows Strength
  • And more...
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Get Your House in OrderBy Cris Auditore Zimmermann & Dr. Philip Zimmermann