Q: I have a manager who’s a control freak. He micromanages everyone and everything and exhausts me. How can I be productive while managing my manager’s constant demand for control? A: You can be ...

Working for (or with) someone who scrutinizes everything you do and demands that you run it past them for approval can push anyone to the brink. But don't despair. I'm the author of "Managing Up: How ...

The term "control freak" is obviously not a clinical one, but it has meaning nonetheless because the term so clearly defines a problem: Men and women who have a high need for control can often be too ...