Chris Binch, ex Para and firefighter, on why leaders stay calm in a crisis and drown in ordinary work, and what avoidance really costs.
Strong relationships build strong teams. And in any organisation, the relationship that matters most is the one between you and your manager.
New leaders often ask the same question. Where do I start? Decentralised Command is simple to explain and hard to practise. You set the mission, you share the why, you give clear boundaries, then you push ownership to where the work happens.
What it really means—and what to do about it One of the most common frustrations for early-stage leaders is dealing with a boss who micromanages. It slows execution. It drains confidence. It can leave you feeling like your autonomy doesn’t matter. But here’s the truth: if you’re being micromanaged, the first place to look isn’t at your boss. It’s at yourself.