This episode is an expanded audio commentary on my article, “Are You Coaching Your Team or Micromanaging Them?” with expanded thoughts on having a coaching mindset drawing from David Yeager’s recent book, 10 to 25: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier
In this episode of Dynamic Range Leadership, Brian walks through often hidden forms of micromanagement that show up in leaders who genuinely care about the work, but still end up choking initiative on their teams. He unpacks how control trains people to wait for your voice instead of trusting their own, and why that becomes a ceiling on growth.
Drawing on David Yeager’s 10 to 25, Brian contrasts enforcers, protectors, and mentors, then applies the “high expectations, high support” mentor mindset to everyday leadership. He offers a simple three step pattern for shifting from directing to coaching, and shows how delegation can move from “getting things off your plate” to becoming one of your best tools for development.
If you are ready to let go of a little control so your team can carry more weight, this episode will give you practical starting points for this week, not someday.
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