Ever felt like you’re "marionetting" your team or constantly fighting fires that aren't yours to extinguish? You are definitely not alone. In this episode, host Rebecca Dhrimaj sits down with Jeff Sigel—executive coach, former corporate leader (with the legendary title "VP of the Junk Drawer"), and author of The Middle Matters. Jeff shares his transformative framework for escaping the exhausting trap of micromanagement by mastering three core middle-management dynamics: the doer, the leader, and the influencer. From hilarious, real-world stories about managing a team that "scrapes the plates" to his viral concept of "Boss GPT," Jeff reveals how shifting your perspective and embracing true empathy can break the vicious cycle of learned helplessness and eliminate self-induced workplace toxicity. Tune in to discover why empathy isn't about coddling your team—it's the ultimate leadership superpower for unlocking their capacity and reclaiming your peace of mind.