“It’s important that you acknowledge that this relationship you have with your peers is going to change. It’s just part of the deal. And we need to be prepared for that.”      The Nashes take a break from the feedback series to discuss an issue they’ve been getting a lot of questions about: "I am friends with the people I work with, but now I’ve been promoted. How do I go from peer to my peers’ manager without making it awkward as hell for everyone?”  In this episode, Ethan and Mike discuss the pitfalls of failing to make adjustments in your relationships when you become a manager, the first steps to take as a new manager, how to build respect from the get-go, what to do if your former peers challenge your new authority, how to manage your relationship with a best friend that you now manage and other steps to take if you find yourself in this situation.   Have topics you’d like for the Nash team to tackle? Drop us an email with your questions, and they’ll take a stab at it! [email protected]   Text the word “LEADING” to 66866 to be added to Nash Consulting’s monthly newsletter. Just practical management skills and tips. And just once a month. Pinky swear.   For more information on Nash Consulting, visit their website at www.nashconsulting.com   Resources:   The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn’t – Book by Robert Sutton