How do you avoid micromanaging as a CEO?
Replied byGarrett Lord
Co-founder & CEO, Handshake at Handshake
Niche: SaaS, Education, Technology, AI
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 2014
I prefer being micro-interested rather than micromanaging. You can care deeply, ask questions, and stay involved without removing ownership. At the same time, founders must recognize how much weight their words carry.
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