I am former control freak. Dishes and groceries, projects and meetings...all had to be done the way I envisioned or else. Though I never considered myself a micromanager, I probably was more paranoid about other's ability to produce based on my wishes. As a young leader, I had a lot to learn about building trust and strengthening my emotional quotient to support my team's success and productivity. 20 years in, I've been able to shift my mindset and save a lot of time using targeted strategies to empower my team and create the space for success. The pandemic, however, has shifted the playing field for many leaders. What once was an environment filled with regular in-person teams is now a ghost town of intermittent attendance, as many companies struggle to "get back to normal" in hybrid and remote environments. The real question is do you really believe that your team is as productive as they purport? 88% of managers don't believe that employees are telling the truth. Check out this episode to learn more about... 1. The truth about productivity paranoia and its impact 2. The 3 Ds of distrust that are driving employee apathy and attrition 3. How to shift from a micromanaging to employee empowering mindset Episode links: Microsoft Study on Employee Productivity (https://www.worklife.news/leadership/productivity-paranoia/) Maximize Deep Focus (https://thetimetutor.fireside.fm/17) (Podcast Episode 17) James Clear Article About Writer with Incredible Pace (https://jamesclear.com/anthony-trollope) Atomic Habits (https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits) BlogCast (https://www.hanifabarnes.com/blog/productivity-paranoia): The Post-Pandemic Rise of Productivity Paranoia ⏰Move from busy to effective by reimagining time management at the intersection of spirit, well being, and productivity. Learn more (https://hanifabarnes.com). ⏰BOOK ME (https://calendly.com/hanifabarnes/wksp-spkr) for speaking engagements or team workshops. ⏰Let me know what you want to hear! Send your inquiry to the Time Tutor (mailto:info@hanifabarnes.com). ⏰SUBSCRIBE to the Reimagine Time Monthly Digest (https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/61996e54f7462ee6d281f0b7) for regular insight on how to reimagine your relationship with time and move from busy to effective in business, work, and life. Follow me @hanifabarnesesq on: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanifabarnesesq) Medium (https://hanifabarnesesq.medium.com) Instagram (https://instagram.com/hanifabarnesesq) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/hanifabarnesesq) Clubhouse (https://www.clubhouse.com/hanifabarnesesq)