52: Can You Be Both A Leader And Friend To Your Team?

There's a fine line between being a good leader to your team and being their friend. Striking the right balance between the two is tough, especially if you manage a small team and spend a lot of time together. You want your team members to like you. But, you also don't want them to lose sight of you as their leader. Developing a close relationship with your team that goes above and beyond the boundaries of professionalism can jeopardize your authority. In this episode, Shelli and Natalie discuss whether you can be both a leader and a friend to your team. They help you understand how to navigate the relationship you have with your team members, so you can find the perfect harmony between the two pillars of leadership and friendship. You'll also discover the answers to some of your own questions that were submitted over on the private BizChix Facebook group and you'll get to hear why and how you can be a friendly leader without blurring the lines between professional and personal. Can CEO's be both a friend and a leader to their team? Let's find out! In this episode, you'll learn: Why every CEO should have a composite mentor Why leaders shouldn't strive to be their team's friend Practical strategies to help you lead your team with confidence Join the BizChix Community Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: 'Boundaries' by Henry Cloud Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 5: [On Air Coaching] How to Hire Again Despite Past Mistakes with Abby Herman Listen to The BizChix Podcast Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session This episode was first published at BizChix.com/syt-52. Listen to our sister podcast, BizChix, on your app or at bizchix.com. Join the BixChix Community here.