Publication Type

Magazine Article

Version

acceptedVersion

Publication Date

11-2021

Abstract

For many of us, the power we feel at work — how much, when it occurs, and around whom — can fluctuate. This can result in a surprising increase in stress and a decrease in well-being. To address this, consider these strategies for making power imbalances more manageable. First, be deliberate in scheduling your tasks to cluster activities with similar levels of power together. Second, give your work a routine and consider “theming” together days with similar activities. Third, create a role-transcendent identity in order to embrace your different levels of power. And finally, work to actively manage your well-being.

Keywords

Power imbalances, work life, well-being, strategies

Discipline

Human Resources Management | Organizational Behavior and Theory

Research Areas

Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources

Publication

Harvard Business Review

First Page

1

Last Page

4

ISSN

0017-8012

Publisher

Harvard Business Review

Copyright Owner and License

Authors

External URL

https://hbr.org/2021/11/when-your-authority-fluctuates-throughout-the-day

Additional URL

https://hbr.org/2021/11/when-your-authority-fluctuates-throughout-the-day

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