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Scenario

How to navigate friendship after hierarchy changes

I promoted my friend to my team and now I have to manage them but they keep trying to treat me like we are still just friends hanging out.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Power dynamics inevitably alter relationships, requiring the courage to disappoint someone in service of a larger responsibility.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Leadership and moral responsibility?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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