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New Manager Conversations with Fexingo First 90 Days Managing Former Peers and Leadership Basics
In Episode 88 of New Manager Conversations, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the trickiest transitions in leadership: going from peer to boss. They break down the specific case of a new manager at a mid-sized marketing agency who inherited three former teammates on her first day. Lucas shares the three-conversation framework — expectations reset, role clarity, and feedback charter — that helped her avoid the classic pitfalls of favoritism, resentment, and lost friendships. Luna pushes back on the common advice to 'have a tough talk immediately,' arguing for a slower, observation-first…
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