Instead of resisting micromanagement, this approach turns it into an opportunity—to build trust, create autonomy, and shift the dynamic on your own terms.
Managing up can be really tough, especially with a difficult boss. It’s not just about doing your own job but constantly walking on eggshells, trying to anticipate their mood and moves.
Instead of resisting micromanagement, this approach turns it into an opportunity—to build trust, create autonomy, and shift the dynamic on your own terms.
Glad you connected with this. We have more power and control that we think we have.
Managing up can be really tough, especially with a difficult boss. It’s not just about doing your own job but constantly walking on eggshells, trying to anticipate their mood and moves.
Good point, Bette. If it becomes overwhelming the best option is to leave the manager or the job to protect your own sanity.
💯 and sometimes that's exactly what people do. Although I would argue many stay way beyond the expiration date.