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I recently had a chat with a friend about different work styles and some of my favorite managers from the past.
I realized that I tend to work best with bosses who point me at challenging problems and then step back to let me dive head first into them.
The worst bosses I’ve had (or, the ones where I’ve been least effect, anyways) have taken a much more hands-on approach and tried to heavily guide the process.
My best bosses have jumped in to remove roadblocks, give me feedback when I’m unsure what to do, and help get me unstuck. My worst bosses have wanted to “leave their mark” on every step of the process.
I wonder if this is partly an ADHD thing.
Our brains get really motivated by challenging problems. A manager who’s overly involved breaks that momentum, and robs us of the agency to explore problems deeply.
That’s not to say I never want input from my boss. Depending on the project, the domain space, and my overall comfort with the technology or setup, I might need a lot more help early on.
I think what’s really separated my best bosses from my worst ones, though, is understanding when to get involved, and when to step back and just let me cook.
I also know that some people really prefer a lot more involvement and direction. I’m not saying my work style is best. It’s just best for me.
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Cheers,
Chris
This content originally appeared on Go Make Things and was authored by Go Make Things
Go Make Things | Sciencx (2025-05-23T14:30:00+00:00) Work styles and ADHD. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/05/23/work-styles-and-adhd/
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