Navigating Turbulent Times:The Power of Micro Awareness and Macro Management
Kevin Lawrence
I Coach Entrepreneurial CEOs and Business Leaders | Keynote Speaker | Strategic Advisor | Coach for CEOs and Executive Teams | Actively Hiring Strategy Advisors
Working with many CEOs and leaders, I’ve seen firsthand that navigating turbulent times requires both micro awareness and macro management—just like a pilot balancing cockpit controls while steering through a storm.
Some leaders get lost in the details, while others become too distant from daily operations, risking blind spots. The real challenge is knowing what to focus on and when.
In this week's blog, I’m sharing key insights on how successful leaders strike the right balance to keep their businesses on course, empower their teams, and make informed decisions without micromanaging.
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It’s tempting to swoop in and solve problems for your team—it’s faster, easier, and feeds your ego. But constantly playing the hero stifles your team’s growth and keeps you buried in the weeds.
Instead, great leaders teach their people to think critically, make decisions, and take ownership. By requiring your team to solve 90% of problems on their own and guiding them with questions rather than answers, you’ll empower stronger leaders, free up your own time, and create a more capable, self-sufficient team.
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