Ethical disaster. A few observations - there is a difference between a coaching relationship and a manager-managed relationship. Even as a manager how do you r

Ethical disaster. A few observations - there is a difference between a coaching relationship and a manager-managed relationship. Even as a manager how do you reconcile in your head the need to judge the employee with the knowledge you gained inappropriately? Know my girlfriend is working in a company that is relocating - will you invest into me? - disclosure - to a degree - can be helpful. But pushing for it from a position of power is wrong. Disclosure starts with oneself. - Information is power. There is usually limited upside for the employee but significant downside. Treat carefully As an employee you sell yourself to your manager. Ever seen a company selling a product opening the shop and showing how the gory mess became a sausage? Most keep the sausage secrets secret for a reason. Sausages still may be tasty but please don't think too hard what all went in to make me 8-)