How to deal with disruptive employees

Question: I am a fairly new manager. One of my employees thinks he knows everything and frequently talks back to me. His attitude clearly doesn't serve as a good example for the other employees.

Every morning, I have a short staff meeting, and so far this guy hasn't shown any signs of wanting to attend. I told him that I might need his input and asked if he's ever going to join the meetings. He replied that he saw no point in it.

The last thing I want to do is to terminate his employment, but I need for him to change. What should I do about this situation?

Baffled Boss

Answer: Like many new supervisors, you've learned that people don't necessarily do what you want just because you now have manager in your title. Disruptive employees must believe that you will assert the authority of your position.