Being micromanaged feels restrictive and stressful as constant oversight leaves little autonomy, while being empowered gives freedom and confidence as one has ownership over their work without excessive control from others. To avoid micromanaging, give direct reports space to perform their roles and make decisions on their own, and to empower provide clear expectations and trust others can complete tasks independently.

1. The opposite of empowerment is micromanagement. Describe
what it feels like to be micromanaged. How do you react to
being micromanaged? What can you do or have you done to
avoid being a micromanager yourself? Next, describe what it
feels like to be empowered. How do you react to being
empowered? What can you do or have you done to empower
others?