My unadulterated thoughts on micromanagers

It’s been while since I left the 9-5 corporate workforce and pursued a more creative career, however micromanagers popup whenever you least expect it – even when you’re working independently. I’ve built a large support team for some of my engagements, and the one thing most candidates mention as one of their career aspirations is to get into a leadership, or management role. Without exception, I always ask them: Why?

The art of leadership is a goal set by virtually everyone I interviewed for any position thus far. It is claimed by many, defined by a few, and exercised by a few unsung heroes. We think we know a lot about leadership, but it is the application of leadership that defines a true leader.

Do a quick Google search on leadership and you’ll find a plethora of leadership books, courses, conferences and programs, containing a never ending combination of theories about true leadership – and they all claim to uncover the absolute truth and key to leadership success. True leadership h…