Unlocking Micromanagement With Colin Fisher

In this episode of Unlocked, Skot Waldron talks with Colin Fisher, author of The Collective Edge, about improvisation, leadership, creative work, and why teams often struggle when the work gets messy, invisible, or hard to measure. They unpack the difference between checking in and checking up, why leaders need to make their intentions more explicit, and how even good leaders can start behaving badly inside broken systems. If you lead people, work on a team, or have ever said, “I was just trying to help,” this conversation will give you a smarter way to think about trust, accountability, group dynamics, and the kind of leadership that creates room for people to do their best work. Guest: Colin Fisher Website: https://colinmfisher.com Book: The Collective Edge LinkedIn:   / colinmfisher   Instagram:   / colinmfisher   Substack: https://substack.com/@colinmfisher YouTube:    / @drcolinmfisher   Chapters: 00:00:00 - Cold Start & Intro 00:04:09 - Meet Colin Fisher 00:05:03 - Life Is Improvised 00:09:12 - Why Help Can Feel Like Control 00:18:28 - Checking In vs Checking Up 00:25:41 - Remote Work and the Trust Gap 00:29:43 - Why Creative Work Looks Messy 00:35:54 - Your Leadership Brand Speaks First 00:43:33 - The Team Size Problem Nobody Names 00:55:20 - The CLEAR Way to Set Expectations ▶︎ See what 3000+ people have said about my speaking! https://www.talkadot.com/s/skotwaldron If you'd like to hire me to speak at your next event, please email admin@skotwaldron.com. ▶︎ ABOUT ME (SKOT WALDRON) Skot Waldron, with over two decades of enhancing communication strategies for esteemed clients like J.P. Morgan Chase, CDC, Mount Sinai Hospital, Sesame Workshop, The Home Depot, and The Coca-Cola Company, is a speaker, coach, and author. His Amazon best-selling book, "Unlocked: A 52-Week Guide For The Intentional Leader,” achieved best-seller status within hours of launching, and his podcast, "Unlocked With Skot Waldron,” has been recognized globally. Skot excels in deciphering and simplifying complex communication challenges, facilitating transformative growth in leaders and teams. His techniques, distinct from traditional approaches, are tailored to be practical, adaptable, and enduring, ensuring long-lasting positive change. Central to Skot’s philosophy is the belief that effective communication is the foundation for impactful leadership. It’s the starting point for building influence, fostering alignment, and executing strategies effectively. ▶︎ Find me here: Website: http://www.skotwaldron.com LinkedIn:   / skotwaldron