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Hands Off, Mind In: Presence, Not Pressure.

Focused woman leaning forward at her desk, calmly engaged —present and attentive without intervening.

Summary: This article explores the concept of “mind-in, hands-off” leadership—a way of managing that prioritizes presence over control. Drawing on personal examples and the influence of Katharine Graham’s leadership style, it emphasizes the value of staying mentally engaged without micromanaging. The article also discusses how this same mindset applies when working with generative AI: true