I feel insecure about my 'smart' employee.
Do you also feel insecure about "smart" young employees? Misunderstandings arise from assumptions about each other's thoughts and actions. While some managers assert authority and others try to please, neither approach proves effective. True collaboration stems from equality, regardless of roles or experience. The first question is: What makes you feel insecure? I also advise managers to apply Reverse Mentoring as one of the solutions.