# How to Manage an Employee Who Micromanages You

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Podcast: [The Manager's Hour with Fexingo: People Management, Team Building, and Leadership Skills](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-manager-s-hour-with-fexingo-people-management-team-building-and-leadership-skills-7871622)
Published: 2026-06-16T04:33:07+00:00
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## Resource

Lucas and Luna tackle a counterintuitive challenge: what to do when your own employee tries to micromanage you. They break down a real case from a marketing director at a mid-size SaaS company who found her direct report constantly second-guessing her decisions, requesting excessive updates, and even cc'ing her boss on emails. The hosts explore the psychology behind upward micromanagement—often rooted in anxiety or a lack of trust—and offer a three-step framework for resetting the dynamic without damaging the relationship. They discuss the importance of proactive communication, role clarity, and setting boundaries through a 'decision rights' conversation. Lucas shares a specific script for a one-on-one meeting that shifts the dynamic from oversight to collaboration. Luna adds a practical tip about creating a weekly 'trust report' that reduces the employee's need to check in. By the end, listeners learn how to turn a controlling direct report into a more autonomous partner, preserving their own authority while addressing the root cause of the behavior. #UpwardMicromanagement #ManagingUp #EmployeeMicromanagesBoss #LeadershipSkills #TeamBuilding #PeopleManagement #ManagerAdvice #DecisionRights #WorkplaceTrust #BoundariesAtWork #SaaSManagement #MarketingDirector #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheManagersHour #ManagementTips #WorkplacePsychology #CoachingYourTeam Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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