DiscoverThe New Manager Podcast238. Five Reasons Why Managers Get Stuck in the Weeds
238. Five Reasons Why Managers Get Stuck in the Weeds

238. Five Reasons Why Managers Get Stuck in the Weeds

Update: 2025-11-17
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I've noticed a pattern with my clients when it comes to getting stuck in the weeds. It happens sometimes: losing sight of the big picture, not doing the strategic work, and getting sucked down into the details of the work your team is doing.

In this episode I'll walk you through five common reasons why this happens, and point you towards a way out.

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238. Five Reasons Why Managers Get Stuck in the Weeds

238. Five Reasons Why Managers Get Stuck in the Weeds

Kim Nicol