Most people wing it when they first start managing a team. Some things come intuitively, but when things get hard you can tend to be a bit harsh with people as you push them to better results. Sometimes you even lose your cool and say something you regret.

When I work with new managers, it is very common that they are micromanaging at least one member of their team. Hardly anyone wants to admit that they are doing this, and it can be hard to see at first. This video explores why we tend to fall into a habit of micromanaging and what you can do about it.