When She Had to Lead a Former Peer
How she handled the relationship shift after becoming the boss.
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Simply by listening to them and letting them know I will do my best to remember when I was in that position and support them.
Being promoted to lead former peers humbled me and taught me the value of trust, humility, and clear communication. By listening first and leading with consistency, I earned respect, built confidence, and helped the team grow together.
I think one of the most important things that I noticed was that one day I was in the position that they were and I wasn't the one giving out the orders or even having a say in anything that went on. I would say definitely putting yourself in the employer's shoes helps navigate your team better.