Do you think intimidating managers are more effective than the calm, supportive ones? I feel it can go both ways. Some people only work under pressure, while others thrive in a stress-free environment. Personally, I do better with kind, understanding managers. Intimidation lowers my confidence and motivation. It really depends on the individual and the workplace culture. What kind of management style works best for you?

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I like calm and supportive ones because they are better to handle and to engage with. My team works best in a stress-free environment.

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Absolutely agree. I don’t work well under pressure, and it baffles me how some managers still hold onto that outdated mindset and expect top performance from people in such conditions.

I have never once had a good experience with a manager who used firm, intimidating tactics rather than kindness and understanding. Having a good manager who remembers that you're human makes all the difference in the world.

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Exactly, I couldn’t agree with you more.

Totally agree—it’s not one-size-fits-all. I’ve seen people shut down under pressure while others somehow thrive in it. For me, supportive managers bring out the best. I’m more open, motivated, and actually want to do well—not just avoid messing up.

You’re right. Everyone has their own way of working. I’ve never done well under pressure myself; it just brings down my confidence.

I can handle either of them, I can also be either of them. Learning my employees help me to decipher which type of leader I need to be at the moment

Stress is not sustainable. Sure, the intimidating manager might get better short-term results, but everyone will burn out sooner, and EVERY one of them will leave before they otherwise would have.

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