There is a line between communicating strategic and tactical goals to an employee, and micromanagement nitpicking of irrelevant trivia. Sure, the boss is alway

There is a line between communicating strategic and tactical goals to an employee, and micromanagement nitpicking of irrelevant trivia. Sure, the boss is always the most important client - but nitpicking shows a lack of trust and respect to the employee and is very harmful to morale and productivity (IME). As with all things, it's about finding the right balance.