Can your business grow without you in the room?

Hey there,

In my last newsletter, I told you how taking 48 hours off gave me the clarity to come back with a $100K idea.

I talked about how rest isn’t a luxury—it’s the foundation of high performance.

About how the belief that “things will fall apart if I’m not around” isn’t leadership. It’s fear.
And how founders need time away to access their sharpest thinking.

This week, I want to go one step deeper into that idea.
Because there’s a mindset that makes rest nearly impossible—and it’s one I’ve battled myself:

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Micromanagement.

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What micromanagement really costs

Micromanagement isn’t just about hovering or correcting every detail.

It’s a symptom of deeper fears: that if we’re not involved, things won’t get done.
That we are the glue—and without us, everything falls apart.

And in the short term, being hyper-present might even get results.
But in the long term? It’s a ceiling.

Micromanagement turns founders into bottlenecks.
It blocks your team from stepping up.
And it keeps you stuck in the weeds instead of leading at the level your company actually needs.

How do I know?

Because I’ve lived it. And I’m still working through it.
I’ve had to learn that the same intensity that helped me build momentum…
could also cast a shadow that stopped others from unfolding their own leadership.

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4 signs you might be micromanaging

(Even if you think you’re just “being thorough”)

1. You’re always the final checkpoint

No one ships without your review—and projects pile up on your desk.

2. You struggle to take time off

Because deep down, you believe things will fall apart without you.

3. Your team asks for permission… CONSTANLY

Instead of owning decisions, they wait for your approval.

4. You feel exhausted—but proud of it

You confuse burnout with dedication.

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4 ways to stop micromanaging

(Without letting go of quality or momentum)

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1. Use the GWC framework to assess your team

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Before handing over responsibility, make sure the person truly Gets it, Wants it, and has the Capacity to do the job.

Micromanagement often comes from a lack of trust, and sometimes, that distrust is valid.

If someone isn’t ready to lead, you’ll naturally feel the urge to step in.

GWC (from the book Traction) helps you get honest about whether someone is the right fit for ownership so you can delegate with confidence, not fear.

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2. Get comfortable with controlled failure

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You’re in a leadership role because you’ve made (and survived) your share of mistakes.

Your team doesn’t need to fail as hard or as often as you did, but they do need space to learn.

That means stepping back, even if you’re worried something might go wrong.

You can set up controls, add “airbags,” and review along the way.

But growth happens in the doing, not in the watching.

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3. Give real ownership, not just tasks

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If you’re the one making all the calls, your team’s not leading. They’re just assisting.

And if someone feels like they’re only there to support your ideas, they’ll never fully step into their potential.

True ownership means they carry the vision, drive it forward, and feel the weight of results.

If you keep jumping in, you’re not just correcting them, you’re blocking their growth.

(Been there. Still catching myself sometimes.)

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4. Step back—and let others step up

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Micromanagement isn’t just about control, it’s also about energy.

When you’re always the one leading, your team doesn’t have to rise.

But when you make space, people often surprise you.

It happened to me in my own family.

I used to handle everything for my parents until I moved to the U.S., and my sister naturally stepped in.

Same in business: when you create room, others rise to fill it.

Founders often say they want freedom.

But the truth is: most haven’t created a structure that allows for it.

You didn’t become a founder to answer Slack messages 24/7 or fix formatting in a slide deck.
You started this to build something bigger than yourself.

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And that only happens when you trust the team you’ve built to carry it forward.

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So ask yourself:

If you can’t step away for one week…
is the company actually scaling—or are you just stretching?

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If you’re ready to scale your business without sacrificing your health, your time, or your team’s potential, let’s talk.

My 1:1 Tailored Scaling Blueprint Calls are currently sold out—but the waitlist is open.

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Join the waitlist

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Or just hit reply if you’re stuck in the weeds and need a reset.

I’ll make sure you get the support you need.

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Best,

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