This guidance describes what a professional manager's role and limits are when it comes to being friends with our directs.

Can I Be Friends With My Directs? - Part 1 (Hall Of Fame Guidance)

Many managers become managers by being really good individual contributors – and they get no training on how to be managers or, importantly, what to DO.  This feed gives you the guidance you need, in an actionable step by step fashion, so that you can start being a better manager today. 
    Manager Tools is a weekly business podcast focused on helping professionals become more effective managers and leaders. Each week, we discuss specific actions for professionals to take to achieve their desired management and career objectives. Manager Tools won Best Business Podcast Award in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2012 as well as the People's Choice Award in 2008.   The Business Podcast Award is now named after Manager Tools.
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Many managers become managers by being really good individual contributors – and they get no training on how to be managers or, importantly, what to DO. This feed gives you the guidance you need, in an actionable step by step fashion, so that you can start being a better manager today. Manager Tools is a weekly business podcast focused on helping professionals become more effective managers and leaders. Each week, we discuss specific actions for professionals to take to achieve their desired management and career objectives. Manager Tools won Best Business Podcast Award in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2012 as well as the People's Choice Award in 2008. The Business Podcast Award is now named after Manager Tools. Go to http://www.manager-tools.com/testimonials to read what others are saying about the impact Manager Tools has had on their careers and lives. Our goal: Every Manager Effective (TM).

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Can I Be Friends With My Directs? - Part 1 (Hall Of Fame Guidance)

Can I Be Friends With My Directs? - Part 1 (Hall Of Fame Guidance)

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