#228: Should You Be Friends With Your Team Members?

Many leaders grapple with challenges that come with leading or working with people who they consider to be friends.

So that begs the question: should you be friends with your team members? Or should you try not to let that happen?

In this episode, I take a look at some of the challenges that can come from being friends with team members, and what you could potentially try to do about them.

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Show Links:

• Article: Should You Be Friends With Your Employees?
• Gallup Article: The Increasing Importance of a Best Friend at Work.
• Article: Avoiding Groupthink.
• Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #132: Would You Rather Be Liked or Respected?
• Article: Why Even Good Leaders Can Show a Lack of Integrity.