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How New Managers Handle Conflict Between Team Members
When two high-performing employees clash, new managers often try to mediate like therapists instead of leaders. In this episode, we look at a specific case from a mid-sized software firm where a product lead and an engineering lead were in constant friction over feature timelines. We explore why the 'meet them halfway' approach actually made things worse and how shifting focus to shared goals rather than personal compatibility changed the dynamic. If you are managing former peers or just starting out, learning to separate personality conflicts from process failures is critical for…
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