127 🤝 Managing your friends: how to lead when your peers become your team
Wed Feb 04 2026
Chris and Roberto dive into the complex and often awkward reality of being promoted to lead a team that includes your friends and former peers. They share practical advice on how to navigate this transition with transparency, fairness, and empathy. ✨
Here's what we covered:
🤝 Addressing the awkwardness: Why being upfront about the change in dynamics is the first step to building trust in your new role. 🗣️
⚖️ Avoiding the favoritism trap: Strategies to ensure your whole team feels treated fairly, regardless of your past personal connections. 📋
⏳ Handling peer competition: How to support a friend who may have applied for the same role and is dealing with disappointment. 💔
📏 Drawing the line: The importance of setting clear boundaries regarding company policies and professional expectations from day one. ☕
💡 Learning and adjusting: Why it is essential to admit when you have made a mistake and how to course-correct quickly as a new leader. 🛠️
🎯 Focusing on results: How to motivate your friends by recognizing their unique skills and aligning them with the team's overall goals. 📊
Leadership changes the nature of workplace relationships, but it does not have to destroy them. This week, we focus on how to maintain your humanity and your friendships while stepping into a position of authority and driving consistent team results.
Make sure to download and listen to our latest episode to gain the tools you need to lead your peers with confidence and compassion! 🎧
#Leadership #HumaneLeadership #NewManager #CareerGrowth #TeamDynamics #WorkplaceCulture #ManagementTips #FriendshipAtWork #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipSkills #HumaneLeader #CareerAdvice #TeamManagement #WorkLife
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Chris and Roberto dive into the complex and often awkward reality of being promoted to lead a team that includes your friends and former peers. They share practical advice on how to navigate this transition with transparency, fairness, and empathy. ✨ Here's what we covered: 🤝 Addressing the awkwardness: Why being upfront about the change in dynamics is the first step to building trust in your new role. 🗣️ ⚖️ Avoiding the favoritism trap: Strategies to ensure your whole team feels treated fairly, regardless of your past personal connections. 📋 ⏳ Handling peer competition: How to support a friend who may have applied for the same role and is dealing with disappointment. 💔 📏 Drawing the line: The importance of setting clear boundaries regarding company policies and professional expectations from day one. ☕ 💡 Learning and adjusting: Why it is essential to admit when you have made a mistake and how to course-correct quickly as a new leader. 🛠️ 🎯 Focusing on results: How to motivate your friends by recognizing their unique skills and aligning them with the team's overall goals. 📊 Leadership changes the nature of workplace relationships, but it does not have to destroy them. This week, we focus on how to maintain your humanity and your friendships while stepping into a position of authority and driving consistent team results. Make sure to download and listen to our latest episode to gain the tools you need to lead your peers with confidence and compassion! 🎧 #Leadership #HumaneLeadership #NewManager #CareerGrowth #TeamDynamics #WorkplaceCulture #ManagementTips #FriendshipAtWork #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipSkills #HumaneLeader #CareerAdvice #TeamManagement #WorkLife