Manager for several years here. A few months ago, a direct report of mine got a promotion. I casually asked him to stop by my office. I had forgotten that th

Manager for several years here. A few months ago, a direct report of mine got a promotion. I casually asked him to stop by my office. I had forgotten that there was some turbulence elsewhere in the organization, and it turned out that he thought he was being laid off. I usually remember to say "it's good news" before this kind of spontaneous "drop by" request, but I forgot that time. Argh, send me back to manager camp.