# Managing an Employee Who Always Says Let Me Check With

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Published: 2026-07-17T04:41:54+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Manager's Hour, Lucas and Luna tackle a common but frustrating workplace pattern: the employee who defers every decision to someone else — 'let me check with legal,' 'let me check with marketing,' 'let me check with my supervisor.' They explore why this habit emerges, how it erodes team momentum, and a three-step coaching framework to build decision-making confidence. Using a real case from a mid-sized tech firm, they break down the difference between healthy collaboration and decision avoidance. The hosts also discuss how to distinguish when the employee is genuinely seeking input versus using the phrase as a shield against responsibility. Listeners will walk away with a practical script to use in their next one-on-one. #EmployeeManagement #Leadership #Delegation #DecisionMaking #Coaching #TeamBuilding #Business #ManagementTips #WorkplaceCulture #ManagerSkills #PeopleManagement #CareerDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ManagerHour #LeadershipSkills #AvoidanceBehavior #Empowerment Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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