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The People Powered Business PodcastThe show for business owners and leaders who want to better understand their employees, create high performing teams and know how to handle even the toughest staffing headache. Author: Kristy-Lee Billett
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Breaking Free from Micromanagement
Episode 311
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
Hello and welcome to Episode 311 of The People Powered Business Podcast.In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that so many business owners struggle with but don’t always want to admit, micromanagement.Are you a micromanager? Do you find yourself swooping in, rechecking work that has already been delegated, rewriting emails that were perfectly fine, or feeling anxious when someone else is responsible for the outcome? We explore what micromanagement really is, how it differs from being hands on or caring about quality, and the subtle behaviours that signal a lack of trust within your team.I unpack why even experienced leaders fall into the micromanagement trap, from perfectionism and fear of mistakes through to burnout, decision fatigue and scar tissue from past disappointments. When the business feels like your baby, it is easy to justify controlling every detail. But I also share what micromanagement feels like on the other side, and how it impacts employee engagement, team morale, productivity and retention. When autonomy disappears, so does motivation, and good people eventually walk away.Most importantly, we talk about how to break free from the micromanagement spiral. I introduce a practical delegation framework using the 4Cs, Context, Clarity, Check-ins and Consequences, to help you set clear expectations and step back with confidence. This episode will help you shift from directing to coaching, focus on outcomes instead of control, rebuild trust in your team, and create the leadership capacity your growing business needs.Links & Resources:💬 DM Kristy-Lee on Instagram @kristy.lee.billett and let me know if you have questions about work from home entitlements or email me at hello@peoplepoweredbusiness.com.auAn Invitation:If you’d like to book a 15 minute clarity call with me, do that here: https://calendly.com/kristyleebillett/chatAn Invitation:If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia
