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How to Manage an Employee Who Always Asks For More Direction
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Summary
Episode 96 of The Manager's Hour tackles the employee who constantly seeks approval before every small decision. Lucas and Luna break down why this behavior often stems from a culture of over-correction or a fear of making mistakes, rather than a lack of skill. They share a specific framework: the 'decision zone' exercise, where you map out which decisions need sign-off and which are free moves. The conversation draws on research from Google's Project Oxygen on psychological safety and a real case from a mid-size retail chain where a manager cut decision latency by 40% in six weeks. The hosts also discuss how to handle the employee who hides behind 'just checking' to avoid accountability. Practical script for the next one-on-one included. #EmployeeManagement #Leadership #DecisionMaking #PsychologicalSafety #ProjectOxygen #Delegation #ManagerTips #TeamBuilding #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ManagementSkills #CareerDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #Autonomy #Accountability #OneOnOne #Coaching Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo