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How New Managers Navigate The Loyalty Paradox
When you are promoted to manage your former peers, you face the loyalty paradox: do you advocate for their interests or enforce company policy? We explore the specific case of a mid-level tech lead who had to deliver a performance improvement plan to her closest friend. We break down why transparency often backfires in these scenarios and introduce a concrete framework called 'The Role Boundary Check' that helps new managers separate personal history from professional responsibility without burning bridges. If you have ever struggled with this transition, this episode offers…
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