We've all had a bad boss. My worst boss liked to call me into her office and talk to me about why I needed to wear better makeup if I planned on getting ahead in business. To be clear, the business ...

I once had a boss who, though he appeared to be laid back and less intrusive, would often showcase his true micromanaging self when I would turn in copy or blog posts. I would spend hours working on ...

I once worked for a man who was incredibly intelligent, had an insatiable appetite for complexity, and an unimpeachable set of values. The only problem was that he loved details. He would often ask me ...

If dealing with a micromanager for a boss isn’t the number one complaint I hear from high potential leaders, then it’s certainly in the top three. Pretty much every leader I’ve ever coached or spoken ...

When you start a new job, it’s normal to have your boss check up on you and double-check your work to make sure that you are doing things correctly. At the very least, she will touch base with you ...

It's definitely not normal and it's absolutely "a control thing." There are myriad ways to be a bad boss, but in the pantheon of the all-time worst, the micromanaging boss is least in the top five. It ...

Building a relationship with a new boss can feel daunting—especially if they’re a micromanager. But there are strategies you can use to improve your relationship and regain autonomy at work.

A relentless control freak boss who is incapable of loosening the office reigns can leave you questioning your decision-making skills and ability to climb the corporate ladder. If you’re experiencing ...

Learn how to please the boss who wants to know everything. May 11, 2007 — -- DEAR WOUNDED: My boss is a micromanager and is driving me totally nuts. How can you deal with someone who is ...

Erin was in her early thirties (and, four jobs into her career) when she came to me with a not-so-simple question: “How can I tell if a hiring manager will be a total micromanager?” A string of bad ...