Chapter 16. Compulsive Managers
Slaves to Work and Perfection
Compulsive managers are the ultimate rigid managers. They insist that things be done their way, not because it is the best way, but because it is the only way they can tolerate. Change and flexibility are outside of their skill set. Preoccupied with details and unable to see the big picture they cannot distinguish between what is important and what is not. This leads them to micromanage others.
Preoccupied with critical thoughts about themselves and everyone with whom they deal, they are continually on edge and insist on controlling those around them lest something go wrong. Trapped in a world of "shoulds" and "should have" they have little pleasure and often become depressed.
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