Nobody likes to be bossed around. Numerous studies, including my own, have shown that a collaborative management style is usually best.
A version of this article appeared in the May 2012 issue of Harvard Business Review.
Why Bossy Is Better for Rookie Managers
Nobody likes to be bossed around. Numerous studies, including my own, have shown that a collaborative management style is usually best. But there’s an important exception. New leaders who are perceived as having low status—because of their age, education, experience, or other factors—face different rules. They get better ratings and results from their teams when […]