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Manager as a coach

A manager’s role encompasses being a leader and a coach.

Effective coaching fosters high employee performance and growth.

However, coaching a team remotely may be daunting, and you may fall into the trap of micromanaging. It may be tempting to over-communicate with an employee you don’t see in the office every day, perhaps just to let them know you still have them in mind.

But as a manager, you must also be aware that excessive virtual hovering can foster insecurity and hinder engagement.

This is particularly true for high-performing employees who have worked ...