Listen "QC#52: Do all great CEOs micromanage?"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to this week's Quick Coffee! Today, we dive into the delicate dance between micromanagement and meaningful involvement. It's a topic that often perplexes people managers—should they distance themselves from the day-to-day or follow in the footsteps of successful CEOs who thrive on diving into the minutiae?
We'll unravel the mystery behind why some of the most accomplished leaders stay deeply connected to the nitty-gritty details, challenging the conventional wisdom of detachment. Is a thriving product culture directly linked to having a leader deeply immersed in the intricacies?
Join us as we explore the art of building a successful product culture while empowering your team to embrace independence. How can you strike the perfect balance? Can a leader be hands-on without stifling creativity and autonomy?
Grab your favorite cup of coffee and tune in as we unravel the secrets of effective leadership in the realm of product development!
Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc
Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/
https://twitter.com/patrickhaede
Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/
https://twitter.com/fhaasj
We'll unravel the mystery behind why some of the most accomplished leaders stay deeply connected to the nitty-gritty details, challenging the conventional wisdom of detachment. Is a thriving product culture directly linked to having a leader deeply immersed in the intricacies?
Join us as we explore the art of building a successful product culture while empowering your team to embrace independence. How can you strike the perfect balance? Can a leader be hands-on without stifling creativity and autonomy?
Grab your favorite cup of coffee and tune in as we unravel the secrets of effective leadership in the realm of product development!
Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc
Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/
https://twitter.com/patrickhaede
Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/
https://twitter.com/fhaasj
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