When “just trying to help” becomes the problem


I can’t count on my hands the number of times I thought I was being helpful, when really, I was just being a pain in the a**. And I’m definitely not alone (I see you nodding!). I’ve spoken with senior leaders and founders who’ve been there too. They step in, not because they mean to micromanage, but because they genuinely mean to support. However, as with all things, sometimes good intentions don’t always land the way we hope. To bridge the gap, most well-meaning leaders step in for a few...