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How New Managers Can Set Boundaries With Their Team
Lucas and Luna tackle one of the trickiest transitions for new managers: moving from peer to boss while maintaining relationships. They discuss the 'friendship-to-authority' spectrum, share concrete language for setting boundaries without damaging trust, and walk through a real scenario involving a former teammate who keeps texting after hours. Lucas cites a 2025 study from the Center for Creative Leadership showing that 62% of first-time managers struggle with boundary-setting in their first six months. The episode also covers how to handle requests that fall outside your…
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