Counsel for Compulsive Managers
It’s challenging for compulsive managers to identify with feelings (their own or others’) and step outside their own perspective, but they can, and do. One
It’s challenging for compulsive managers to identify with feelings (their own or others’) and step outside their own perspective, but they can, and do. One
Obsessive, overachieving managers can claim credit for myriad workplace advancements, however, compulsive managers are prone to blind spots. I see it all the time in
The compulsive manager mindset poses unique challenges, but understanding their perspective and motives can help with healthier behavior. I’ve been doing some reading and writing
If you work for a compulsive manager, you likely experience mixed feelings over completing great work vs. bearing the pain that comes with it. A
Corporate culture places a high value on accomplishment and productivity, so it’s no surprise that many compulsive managers rise to executive positions. I see this
Most employees favor consensus-run organizations, where a leader uses inclusion and feedback to manage democratically. A consensus-style leader is a refreshing alternative to the tyrant
Perfectionism is not all bad. Think about it: perfectionistic managers develop the skills to blend reason, logic, emotion and insight. They rely on these tools
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects