What is a risk of micromanaging in leadership?

Micromanaging in leadership fundamentally disrupts the confidence and autonomy that team members need to perform well. When leaders excessively control every detail and decision, it can lead to feelings of disempowerment among employees. This lack of trust diminishes their ability to take initiative and contributes to a decrease in morale.

As team members feel their capabilities are undervalued, they may become disengaged and less motivated, impacting their overall performance and satisfaction in the workplace. In this context, micromanagement creates an atmosphere of scrutiny rather than support, hampering collaboration and innovation. On the other hand, fostering team empowerment, enhancing morale, and encouraging creativity are characteristics associated with healthy leadership practices that trust and enable team members, not micromanagement. These facets are undermined when a leader chooses to micromanage, leading to the identified risk of diminishing morale and trust.