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Being a boss and being a friend to employees are two different roles that require clear boundaries.
It is important to understand the power dynamics in a boss-employee relationship and not try to force a friendship.
As a boss, it is important to focus on setting clear direction, providing feedback, and helping employees grow professionally.
Employees also need other support systems like friends, family, and spiritual leaders.
Co-laboring with God for the personal development of employees can help create a healthier work environment.

Sound Bites:

"I'm not supposed to be friends with my coworkers, and I'm supposed to be friendly."

"I can be pastoral, but I'm still your boss."

"Love does not always look like you staying attached to me and me not disciplining you."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:20 The Challenges of Being a Boss and a Friend

13:58 The Importance of Love and Discipline

53 episodes

#Business #Joel Gunns

Lashaude James - Role Clarity in Leadership

published about a year ago

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Takeaways:

Being a boss and being a friend to employees are two different roles that require clear boundaries.
It is important to understand the power dynamics in a boss-employee relationship and not try to force a friendship.
As a boss, it is important to focus on setting clear direction, providing feedback, and helping employees grow professionally.
Employees also need other support systems like friends, family, and spiritual leaders.
Co-laboring with God for the personal development of employees can help create a healthier work environment.

Sound Bites:

"I'm not supposed to be friends with my coworkers, and I'm supposed to be friendly."

"I can be pastoral, but I'm still your boss."

"Love does not always look like you staying attached to me and me not disciplining you."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:20 The Challenges of Being a Boss and a Friend

13:58 The Importance of Love and Discipline

53 episodes

#Business #Joel Gunns

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