HBR: How to Help (Without Micromanaging)
Bosses who intervene too often or too extensively in their subordinates’ activities get a bad reputation, and most forward-thinking organizations have come to value employee autonomy more than oversight. Research shows that people have strong negative emotional and...
How to Stop Micromanaging and Start Empowering
This can be especially hard for new managers, who are working to make their mark as a leader while feeling pressure to perform well and prove themselves to their direct reports and boss. But fear not, here are three ways to break the cycle. As a new manager, you care....
The Little Rituals That Keep Us Going
Thousands of Times readers shared their wellness “non-negotiables,” like reading Nancy Drew, watching the birds every day, and counting yellow doors. What are yours? Sam Chaim’s wife hates the smell of bananas, so he takes one out of the house with him for a...
