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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 12 MIN

To Close For Comfort: When Are You Crossing The Lines As A Leader

from The Fishbowl With Jade · host Author Jade Mills

How close is too close when you’re the boss? In this episode of The Fishbowl with Jade, we’re diving into workplace boundaries, leadership ethics, favoritism, social media friendships, happy hours, private texts, emotional dependency, and the uncomfortable gray area between connection and crossing the line.Should leaders be friends with direct reports online?Is hanging out outside of work harmless or does power change every interaction?And when does “team culture” start becoming unfair access?This conversation unpacks the emotional and professional consequences of blurred workplace boundaries for leaders, employees, and the people watching from the outside.Because sometimes the line isn’t crossed loudly it disappears slowly.🎧 Sit in the bowl and join the conversation.

How close is too close when you’re the boss? In this episode of The Fishbowl with Jade, we’re diving into workplace boundaries, leadership ethics, favoritism, social media friendships, happy hours, private texts, emotional dependency, and the uncomfortable gray area between connection and crossing the line.Should leaders be friends with direct reports online?Is hanging out outside of work harmless or does power change every interaction?And when does “team culture” start becoming unfair access?This conversation unpacks the emotional and professional consequences of blurred workplace boundaries for leaders, employees, and the people watching from the outside.Because sometimes the line isn’t crossed loudly it disappears slowly.🎧 Sit in the bowl and join the conversation.

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