Trust is the antidote to the need for control. In leadership, the illusion of control bias can lead us astray, convincing us we have more power over events and people than we truly do. Studies show micromanagement severely impacts creativity and satisfaction—70% of workers consider quitting because of it, and 30% actually do. Ironically, the more we try to control, the more we lose the very essence of leadership: trust. Without trust, there is no foundation for high performan