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How to Avoid MicromanagingAs 38 Special advised, 'hold on loosely.'

ByChristopher Hann

This story appears in theApril 2016issue of狗万官方.Subscribe »

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How do I run a tight ship without micromanaging my staff?

"If you're a business owner doing a lot of hovering," says Cynthia Kay, who founded her Grand Rapids-based media production and consulting firm 29 years ago, "either you've got the wrong people or you need an attitude adjustment." But before heads roll, follow her guide to becoming a sage mentor rather than an unholy nag.

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