Micromanagement at scale: escalates exponentially — especially when done in groups.
The more eyes, the less perspective. The more syncs, the less sync.
This satire isn't far from reality: Decision paralysis disguised as oversight.
When every “unauthorized initiative” triggers meetings, escalations, and follow-up emails, leadership turns into a permanent loop of oversight theater.
Real leadership isn’t about detecting — it’s about enabling.
The question is: How much clarity do we lose by trying to control every detail?
And how much momentum do we regain by trusting our teams?
A tongue-in-cheek reminder for anyone who's ever said:
“Schedule a sync to discuss scheduling a sync.”
Real leadership is about letting go of control — not tightening the grip.
