How To Micromanage and Effectively Destroy a Team

A brutally honest, satirical guide to the worst management practices in modern business. This revised and updated edition exposes the toxic reality of micromanagement through dark humor and biting social commentary.

Ever wondered why your best employees keep quitting? Why morale is in the toilet? Why innovation has ground to a halt? This book reveals the answer: micromanagement. Through satirical "instruction" on how to become a Menacing Micromanager, author FC Bohnke holds up a mirror to one of the most destructive leadership styles in the workplace.

What You'll Discover:

• The psychological tactics that destroy team morale and productivity
• How micromanagers use time, communication, and surveillance as weapons of control
• Real-world case studies of micromanagement disasters
• The devastating financial and human costs of toxic management
• How to recognize micromanagement (whether you're doing it or experiencing it)
• Practical strategies for breaking free from micromanagement habits
• How to survive and thrive under a micromanaging boss

Updated for 2026 with new insights on remote work surveillance, AI-powered monitoring tools, and the evolution of micromanagement in the digital age.

Perfect for:

• Managers who want to learn what NOT to do
• Employees suffering under micromanaging bosses
• HR professionals addressing toxic workplace cultures
• Business students studying leadership and management
• Anyone who has ever felt undervalued, untrusted, or controlled at work

Warning: This book is satirical. The techniques described are examples of what NOT to do. If you recognize yourself in these pages, it's time for some serious self-reflection. If you recognize your boss, you have our sympathy.

Written with razor-sharp wit and backed by current workplace research, this book is both a cautionary tale and a survival guide. Whether you're a manager looking to avoid these pitfalls or an employee trying to understand your toxic work environment, this book will open your eyes to the reality of micromanagement.