Why Your Team Keeps Crossing Boundaries (And How to Fix It Without Micromanaging)

In this episode of People Are the Worst, Lindsey and Lucy dig into one of the most common leadership challenges: blurred boundaries between managers and their teams.

The question comes from Brock, a leader who feels stuck in the weeds and is struggling to protect his time while still supporting his team. What unfolds is a practical and grounding conversation about why boundary issues rarely come from bad intent and almost always come from unspoken expectations.

Lindsey explains that many leadership frustrations stem from implicit expectations that were never clearly articulated. When roles, ownership, and decision rights are left undefined, managers naturally step in, lines blur, and over time, resentment builds on both sides. The solution is not pulling away, but slowing down long enough to make expectations explicit.

If you feel stretched thin, this episode offers clarity without guilt and structure without rigidity.

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