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Why Women in Leadership Micromanage

Lauren Spigelmyer & Jessica Doering Season 5 Episode 78

 In the second episode of the Staff Sustainability series, Lauren explores why women in leadership often turn to micromanagement and how it’s rooted in stress, trauma, and cultural expectations. She shares practical steps to move from control to co-regulation, helping leaders build safer, more sustainable workplaces grounded in trust and collaboration. 

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