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Jan 2024
36m 59s

Micromanaging, Mental Health, and Breaki...

Morra Aarons-Mele
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Leaders out there who are guilty of micromanaging might not immediately realize that it comes from a need for control, and probably a bit of anxiety. On the other side of the table, being micromanaged can have really negative impacts on our mental health. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Julia Milner, a leadership professor at EDHEC Business School, about ... Show More
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