3 ways to coach employees who are critical of themselves

3 ways to coach employees who are critical of themselves | Why automation can't replace human connection | Read more from Steve McKee on SmartBrief on Leadership Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( June 3, 2022 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading Edge [] [3 ways to coach employees who are critical of themselves]( Team members who are unusually hard on themselves need leaders who can coach them on how to manage their inner critic, tap into more positive internal monologues and get a clearer perspective on their situation, writes Jennifer V. Miller. "It's about encouraging a healthy mindset to rebound from setbacks so they can build resilience and move on to a more productive work life," Miller writes. 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