368 : Walking the Line Between Leadership and Friendship

We have a problem. There are plenty of people in leadership positions but many of them are afraid to step into their role and opt instead to try to avoid the difficulty by being friends with everyone. I'll bet you know a manager or owner like this and I'll also bet it was not necessarily an endearing quality.

In an environment where community, teamwork, and close quarters are constants, it is natural to feel the tension between leadership and friendship. Today we are going to be hashing out why this tension exists, how it has led to some bad situations, and what to do to make sure you are and trusted, respected AND effective leader in the coffee shop.

We cover:

• Why we try to run form authority
• Futility of friendship alchemy
• Bias and toxicity
• Avoidant behavior and Self awareness
• Embracing your role and authority for good
• Using the difference
• Keeping your distance while connecting

Related episodes I think you will enjoy:

• 074 : The Life Changing Power of Good Authority w/ Jonathan Raymond
• 067 : 6 Truths About Power : The Responsible Approach to Power Dynamics in the Cafe

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