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How to Find a Mentor When You Are a Micromanager
Episode 92 of The Career Mentor Podcast tackles a sensitive but common challenge: finding a mentor when you have a reputation as a micromanager. Lucas and Luna open with a specific story about a mid-level operations manager who discovered that her need for control was actually a symptom of anxiety around delegation. They break down why micromanagers struggle to attract mentors, the trust deficit they face, and three concrete steps to shift from controlling to coaching behaviors. The hosts cite research from a 2023 Gallup study showing that micromanagers are 30% less likely to be promoted…
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