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How New Managers Can Transition From Peer to Boss Without Losing Relationships
In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the hardest transitions in a new manager's career: moving from peer to supervisor. They walk through the story of a marketing team lead at a mid-size tech firm who had to manage three former colleagues after a promotion. Lucas breaks down the key mistake most new managers make—trying to keep everything the same—and offers a concrete framework: the ninety-day friendship fade. He explains how to have the 'reset conversation' early, set new boundaries around decision-making and feedback, and handle the inevitable awkwardness. Luna…
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