Imagine being promoted to a leadership role only to find that your friendships with work colleagues have become complicated. You're suddenly faced with the challenge of asserting yourself as a leader without alienating the employees who you used to work alongside as peers. The fear of damaging relationships or being perceived as unfair can make this transition feel daunting and isolating.
Many new managers struggle with this shift and find it difficult to balance their new responsibilities with the need to maintain positive relationships and friendships. They worry about setting appropriate boundaries, managing expectations with their new employees, and ensuring they are respected as leaders without losing their personal connections.
