Brandon Kinsey from Kinsey Management discusses the challenges of managing without micromanaging, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and understanding employee needs. He highlights the need for leaders to adapt their management styles based on employee behavior types, such as task-oriented versus people-oriented, proactive versus responsive, and risk tolerance. Kinsey introduces PI Perform, a new performance management module from Predictive Index, which helps managers become more self-aware and manage feedback effectively. He stresses the importance of clear communication, frontline feedback, and creating a safe space for employees to voice concerns, ultimately leading to better employee retention and productivity.