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How New Managers Can Handle a Micromanaging Boss
In this episode of New Manager Conversations, Lucas and Luna tackle a challenge that nearly every first-time leader faces: a boss who can't stop hovering. Drawing on a 2024 Center for Creative Leadership survey and a real case from a marketing manager at HubSpot, they break down why micromanagement spikes during leadership transitions, how to proactively build trust through communication rhythms, and three tactical moves to reset the dynamic without damaging the relationship. They discuss the difference between oversight and overreach, how to ask for a 'trust window,' and when…
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