You are doing disservice to the team if you are telling your direct report on what they should do all the time. Instead, give them a blank slate, set expected outcome expectations and ask them to paint. You want two brains at work, not one.
how do you keep yourself updated? I tried reading the economist, subscribed to thebrowser, ken web etc but cant get hooked.. There is too much content out there and having one place that has just enough would be gold
Marcus Aurelius wrote this over 1800 years ago:
“Everything that happens is either endurable or not. If it’s endurable, then endure it. Stop complaining.”
When you work remotely, your manager knows whether or not you are slacking. Covering up does not help. Be genuine and you would be surprised at how this is received by your bosses