Fellow managers: advice for a staff member who challenges us

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Originally Posted by tnff

Gossip, no. But insorbordination and undermining the authority of the boss, yes.

Nothing the OP described is insubordination. Whining because your subordinate questions you shows weak leadership (and, IMO, such a person does not deserve to be called a leader). Managers are not infallible. The OP can learn a lot about his/her management style based on how he/she is dealing with this employee. Use that information to grow as a manager.