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How to manage your former boss

I have been promoted to run the division where I used to be an individual contributor and my former manager now reports to me and keeps undermining my authority in subtle ways.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Role reversals can create power dynamics that require careful navigation of ego, respect, and legitimate authority.

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