Company of One with Dale Callahan
You’re a high-achieving professional—maybe in tech, engineering, or leadership—but your career feels stalled. You’re paid well, but it’s not enough. You want more: more purpose, more income, more control over your life.Company of One is a podcast for professionals who want to grow their income, make strategic career moves, or even build something on the side. Hosted by Dr. Dale Callahan—engineer, entrepreneur, and director of a top-ranked graduate program—this show gives you real strategies to take ownership of your future.Whether you’re climbing the ladder or considering stepping off it to build your own thing, this is your place to get unstuck and take action.
Company of One with Dale Callahan
How to Deal With a Micromanager #223
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Your boss isn’t hovering because of your work.
They’re hovering because of a trust gap.
Most high earners try to fix micromanagement by working harder, proving themselves, or pushing back.
That doesn’t work.
In this episode, I break down a simple strategy that turns a micromanager into an ally — using people skills that owners use every day.
You’ll learn:
• Why micromanagement is actually a trust issue
• How to ask for advice the right way (without giving up control)
• The fastest shortcut to trust — finding real common ground
• How to turn micromanagement into a leadership skill
• Why quitting doesn’t solve the problem
• How to build confidence and take control of your career
This isn’t fluffy workplace advice.
This is the practical identity shift that helps high earners move up, earn more, and stay in control.
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Dale Callahan, Ph.D., P.E.
Director of Engineering Management @ UAB