The Toxic Leader- Reaction to my Article on MicroManagement

A couple of months ago, I wrote in my blogs the bad effects of Micromanagement inspired by the past rapid employees turnover here at THD. 

https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-effects-of-micromanagement-my.html

I have numerous comments mostly orally from readers. However, one of my readers sent me the following article and I am sharing it with you.   

Seven  Signs You’re Dealing with a Toxic Leader ⚠️Hopefully you don't relate ❤ Not all bad leaders yell, micromanage, or steal credit.  Some are subtle - but just as destructive.  If you’ve ever felt drained, undervalued, or second-guessing yourself, you might be dealing with a toxic leader.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲:

🔴 1. They Lead with Fear, Not Trust

➝ People stay silent because speaking up feels unsafe. ➝ Mistakes are punished, not used for learning.

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⚡ 2. They Take Credit but Shift Blame

➝ Success? "That was me." ➝ Failure? "That was you."

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⛔ 3. They Micromanage Everything

➝ No autonomy, no ownership, no trust. ➝ Every tiny decision must go through them.

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🌫️ 4. They Create Confusion Instead of Clarity

➝ Priorities aren't clear & it’s your fault if things go wrong. ➝ Expectations are vague, yet you’re always “falling short.”

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💀 5. They Drain Energy Instead of Fueling It

➝ Every interaction leaves you exhausted, not empowered. ➝ Morale is low, and turnover is high.

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🎭 6. They Play Favorites

➝ Some employees have it easy, others are overlooked. ➝ Politics matter more than performance.

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🚪 7. They Block Growth

➝ No development, no mentorship, no career path. ➝ Good people leave. The rest stop trying.

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🔥 Great leaders build people. Toxic ones break them.

For complete details read:

 https://www.betterup.com/blog/8-toxic-leadership-traits-to-avoid-plus-how-to-spot-them

Lastly, my quote of the Day;