Of all the consequences of COVID-19, the so-called “Great Resignation” is one of the least expected. It is surprising because economic forecasts generally predicted varying degrees of doom, despair and fear. Instead, millions of Americans are quitting their jobs, highlighting an optimism about the future and the certainty that better employment, or better self-employment, is around the corner. With companies now playing defense, many are wondering why workers are leaving in droves. One of the oft-mentioned culprits is micromanagement and the proposed solution? Less of it. This perspective is wrong. What companies and teams need is more micromanagement, albeit a brand tempered by common sense and compassion.