"He gave the example of a person who thrives when given autonomy and space to figure out their path forward: In a culture where everything is defined from the top down, with a manager constantly asking for progress updates and reviewing your work, you will likely feel incredibly stifled. You will not enjoy your job, and you will not bring your best. Satisfaction, energy levels, mental health, and productivity will all suffer."
"When you are a person who prefers your job to be strictly defined, with clear boundaries, then you feel supported instead of stifled by a boss who checks in on you regularly. In the same culture, you will feel relaxed, happy, and content, which will in turn allow you to bring your best to your job and deliver to your strengths, Žabkar Nordberg said."
Culture shapes how people feel, work, and succeed. People thrive in different environments; some require autonomy and space, others need clear structure and boundaries. When roles and processes are defined top-down with constant oversight, individuals who value autonomy feel stifled, lose satisfaction and productivity, and experience poorer mental health. Conversely, clearly defined roles and regular check-ins support those who prefer structure, increasing contentment and performance. Organizations should hire people who bring independent thought and solutions rather than mere extensions of managers. After hiring, the organization must trust employees' expertise, guide rather than control, and cultivate autonomy and psychological safety.
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