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How New Managers Can Handle a Direct Report Who Is Also a Friend
In this episode of New Manager Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the trickiest transitions in a new manager's career: managing someone who used to be a peer — and a friend. They explore the real-world tension between preserving the friendship and establishing authority, using a concrete example of a new manager at a mid-sized tech firm who found herself supervising her closest work buddy after a promotion. The hosts discuss practical strategies for setting boundaries without damaging the relationship, the importance of clear role clarity, and how to navigate the…
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