When one of us becomes the boss, everything changes.
The shift from being an employee to a leader—especially when managing former colleagues—represents one of the most challenging career transitions professionals face.
One day you’re grabbing lunch with coworkers, sharing frustrations about management; the next, you’re responsible for their performance reviews and expected to champion the business agenda.
This delicate transition feels like walking a tightrope—maintaining camaraderie on one side while establishing necessary authority on the other.