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97. “You’re Too in the Weeds”: Fix Perception When Leadership Says You’re Too Detailed

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Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills
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Apr 15, 2026
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Summary

“You’re too detailed." "You’re too in the weeds." "You need to zoom out." You've heard the feedback, but nobody’s told you what to actually DO about it. Reshmi, a program manager at a major CPG company, was hearing this constantly despite being one of the most capable people on her team. In this conversation, she shares specific changes that turned "she's too tactical" into "I love how you framed that" feedback from executives. You’ll discover: Why "delegate more" is bad advice for the ...