Moment #29: Balancing Banter With Boundaries

<p>Moment #29 // Having close friends is one of life’s ultimate joys. But, as a leader, that’s the last thing you want. Being friends with someone who works for you dilutes your objectivity. And no matter how much you <em>think</em> you can overcome this, the reality is… you can’t!</p><br><p>A friend in your team will take advantage of your good nature… and you’ll cut them more slack than you should. It’s not intentional, but it <strong><em>is</em></strong> unavoidable. This kills the meritocracy culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>When friendliness turns into friendship, the unintended consequences are counterproductive to everything you want to achieve, as a leader.</p><br><p>You can take a deeper dive into these insights by listening to <a href="https://www.yourceomentor.com/workplace-friendships" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ep.197: Why Can't We Be Friends?</a>.</p><br><p>————————</p><br><p>FREE 5 DAY LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE: Want to boost your leadership capability? This challenge will start you down the path of improving your leadership confidence and skills—if you're willing to put in the work!</p><br><p>Start the free 5 Day Leadership Challenge today: <a href="https://yourceomentor.com/challenge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://yourceomentor.com/challenge</a></p><br><p>————————</p><br><p>You can connect with me at:</p><br><p>Website: <a href="https://www.yourceomentor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.yourceomentor.com</a></p><br><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentor</a></p><br><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentor</a></p><br><p>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourceomentor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/</a></p><br><p>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEO