Overcoming Micromanagement: Enhancing Leadership and Team Empowerment In this episode, we explore the critical impact micromanagement can have on your team and organization, causing poor morale, low productivity, and high turnover. Learn how to identify micromanaging behaviors in yourself and why it matters. Discover practical steps to overcome the…

In this episode, Daryl Black introduces the transformative power of open-ended questions in everyday conversations, aiming to deepen relationships within family, work, and the community. By embracing the art of asking expansive questions, individuals can encourage more meaningful dialogue and enhance understanding among colleagues, partners, and ch…

Do you ever wonder what sets apart those who step confidently into the spotlight from those who shy away? Daryl Black, crisis leadership expert, dives deep into the superpower we all possess but can often overlook: Self-confidence. In this insightful video, Daryl explores the importance of self-confidence in various aspects of life and shares pract…

🌟 Are you a CEO or a senior leader striving to empower your team more effectively? Dive into this insightful video where we explore the art of delegation and leadership dynamics at the top levels. Whether you're dealing with decision-making bottlenecks or seeking ways to enhance team autonomy, this seminar provides the answers you need.💡 In this co…

In today's episode, I delve deep into the dynamics of leadership, generational challenges, and adapting to changing environments. Leadership isn't just about leading a team; it's about understanding and connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and age groups. 🔥🎯 Key Takeaways:- The importance of adaptability and resilience as a leader.-…

Description: 📍 Join Daryl Black in the Middle East as he shares valuable insights on leadership and the power of curiosity. While navigating unfamiliar terrain during his journey, Daryl reflects on how preconceived notions can limit our potential and hinder effective leadership. Whether you're facing challenges with team members, HR issues, or perf…

How to delegate tasks effectively is critical to leadership and how NOT to be a micromanager.In this video Daryl gives several strategies and tactics to not only prevent micromanagement but to empower your team so they are commited rather than compliant.And it'll free YOU up to do exactly what YOU want and should be doing rather than micromanaging …

Nobody likes to be micromanaged and chances are you also don't want to be a micromanager. Maybe you feel like you have to be detail-oriented or involved...maybe you ask yourself regularly "Why don't they get it?!" You would much rather get on with doing YOUR job rather than making sure everyone is doing their own work and being committed rather tha…

How to deal with a micromanager and boss. Micromanagement can make a toxic workplace and is an epidemic.Even if you are a CEO, C-suite executive, Director or manager you will be responsible to someone or something.But all is not lost. In this video Daryl gives THREE ways that you can handle a micromanaging boss. He includes a bonus one at the end.D…

As leaders, we need to make big and important decisions throughout our careers. And this question has guided me to choose the right ones. We all know that I've said this line quite a lot, and that is "What does right look like?".A co-worker of mine even bought me a shirt that has that phrase printed! You can say that it is one of my favorite mottos…

Stop practicing self-care and what to do instead because self-care DOES NOT work and I'm here to tell you why. In this episode, I will discuss why you need to stop practicing your self-care and the 3 main reasons why it's not working.Of course, I've also included our main solution to this problem and four options that you could choose from to prope…

I know most of us are already familiar with the term "millennials", this generation has already been infamous in some cases, especially in the workplace.Our circumstances as leaders are bound to meet them one way or another. But what can we do as leaders to understand this misunderstood generation?Stay tuned as I reveal 5 important things that you …

Have you ever experienced being offended OR being the one offending someone? If yes, what did you do in that situation? Was your action resolved it or made it worse? A lot of us leaders, have experienced being called out for being offensive, or sometimes, having to experience being offended. And most of the time, we are usually caught off guard! Wh…

Toxic workplace culture, high turnover, micromanaging boss, bad culture, micromanagement, no empowerment, poor employee engagement. All things that indicate a toxic culture.These are all signs of a toxic workplace but all is not lost! There are specific things you can do to improve the culture in your workplace and they are things you can do RIGHT …

Are you tired all the time? Do you feel lethargic or apathetic? Are you short with your team? Have you started to wonder if your depressed or something is wrong physically......the answer, is probably no. In this episode I talk to Psychologist, Jeff Sych on how you stay healthy on the job in challenging times from the firehall to the board room thi…

Yes! You are now at the top. All those things you aspired to do for years you can do with no one in your way. You're the nice person, you can focus more, less paperwork, and so on....SO WRONG. Here's a reality check for you, actually 10 reasons why leadership can suck, and just like adulting is hard so is leadership!In this episode of Leadership Un…

Not once in all my years of leading people have I ever asked someone what type of management is needed for you to feel supported and the answer was micromanagement. Have you? Probably not. But here's the thing, micromanagement is out there, in epic proportions. If you want to lose high performers on your team instead of retaining them, than microma…

#entrepreneurialleadership #makinganimpact #sustainableimpact #consciousleadershipHave you ever thought businesses make the world a better place? That they influence positive change? Or do you think they are just out to make the almighty dollar, drive luxury vehicles and take beach holidays? Well in this special episode I sit Alex Brueckmann, found…

In this episode I'm joined by CEO of D4H Robin Blatchford for a discussion on mission critical steps of how to implement a fully distributed workforce successfully and what he sees as what's to come with hybrid workforce challenges. There is so much gold in this episode you will want to watch till the end.....find links below to all the tools Robin…

Being a leader is a lot like being a parent.....Wait, say what!? Do you want to have a GREAT team or a bratty team? If you're the fun leader ALL the time you WILL have the latter and funny leadership are not always effective.What Daryl? In this episode we discuss the top reasons why fun leaders are NOT always effective leaders and why fun leaders o…

Today we are discussing the 5 Traits of Positive Leaders You Want to Know and how they lead. I often get asked, Daryl, what traits make a good leader? In this quick video I will walk you through the five traits (plus a bonus) of what I feel they need and have observed in some of the best leaders I have worked with .in my 30+ years of crisis leaders…

There is an empathy crisis happening globally right now. Did you know that 33% of people cannot see the viewpoint of others? Empathy can be seen as a five letter word to some people, but to Empathy Activist Rob Volpe Empathy is the "E" word. When people think about being empathetic they get scared, confused, frustrated or don't understand. They thi…

Ever wanted to know why your team doesn’t come to you when there are challenges, team engagement is low, and output is even lower? You may just be a toxic leader, in this episode you will see toxic boss signs and ways to avoid them. No one ever sets out to be an a-hole, bully, demanding, micro-manger and non-empathetic you say……WELLL yes, some do, …

Watch Part 1 Here: https://youtu.be/W81tPYsN4YEThe leader of today, recognizes that the "busy" leader is NOT the effective leader. The effective leader will trust the team, delegate appropriately and empower the team to make decisions AND make mistakes. Strong leaders will observe and support and recognize the team is normally one step ahead of the…

Jamie Coutts, Host of Podcast, Growing Up Fire and one of the stars of Discovery Channel's Hellfire Hero's,28 years in the fire service, Jamie discusses with me the different types of stress that you encounter in leading teams during crisis, things you think of and things you don't that you should. Jamie discusses the critical leadership tactics wh…