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How New Managers Set Boundaries With Former Peers
When you get promoted to manage your old team, the social contract changes overnight. This episode explores the specific friction of shifting from equal contributor to decision-maker, focusing on how to handle casual conversations that turn into informal appeals for favors. We look at why maintaining strict professional boundaries isn't about being cold, but about preserving fairness and preventing resentment among remaining peers. Using a case study of a mid-level marketing director who struggled with 'coffee chat' bias, we discuss practical scripts for saying no without…
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