As a follow-up to last week's episode on Micromanagement, we provide some deep theory and practical skills for moving your own leadership practice toward greater effectiveness (in a good way).

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In this episode, we take on one of the most hated practices in leadership: Micromanagement. Despite all the bad press, there are times when it is appropriate.

One of the greatest fear-inducers for leaders is the realization that things may not turn out well. Yes, that's true, but sometimes, it's worth the risk.

Truth be told, your career isn't going to manage itself. This episode provides six quick guidelines form managing your way forward in uncertain times.

Works Cited.

Shultz, Charles -- What Was Bugging Ol' Pharaoh (1964)

Fullsterkur (A full-length documentary by Rogue)

Rarely has anyone's work been so poorly applied as Abraham Maslow. Not that I'm trying to impinge on his self-actualization. Seriously, though, you've gotta get outta that rut you are in.

The eighth and final episode in our series on Managing Yourself. In this episode, we address a final, big question, provided by my friend Jim (an exemplary leader):

• What do I need to do right now to be able to finish well?

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The seventh in our series on Managing Yourself. In this episode, we address three more key questions:

• What is my view of time?

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The sixth in our series on Managing Yourself. In this episode, we address two more key ideas: What kind of environment do I thrive in?, and How do I define success?

Resource Cited:

The Strong Interest Inventory: https://careerassessmentsite.com/tests/strong-tests/about-the-strong-interest-inventory/

CareerLeader Assessment: https://www.careerleader.com/

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The fifth in our series on Managing Yourself. In this episode, we address two more key ideas: What are my strengths? and What are my weaknesses?

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The fourth in our series on Managing Yourself. In this episode, we address two more key questions--and not as you might suspect. They are: What do I have to offer? and What do I want to be known for?.

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