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Category Archives: Micromanagers
Out of Control and Trapped in a Nightmare
Before I bid adieu to Micro, the control freak who has had an impact on so many lives, here is somebody else’s horror story. I took the liberty of telling the story in his voice, because he has shared it … Continue reading
Posted in Baby Boomers, Control Freaks, Extremes, Family, Micromanagers
Tagged Aging, Baby Boomers, business, career changes, Control Freaks, marketing
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Lighting Up Their Lives by Torching Yours
So how many Micros have you encountered in your life? Maybe you are a Micro yourself or possess Micro traits. Micromanaging, the outstanding characteristic of the control freak, is not a flaw in and of itself, but, as noted in … Continue reading
Here’s to All the Micros in Mission Control
I must say that during my many years as a newspaper reporter, editor and denizen of small-town America I have had to deal with all types. I’ve interviewed a few celebrities and national news figures along the way, but the … Continue reading