Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Best Friends Don't Make For the Best Bosses
Oct 7, 2024
Two best friends navigate the rocky terrain of turning a personal bond into a professional one. They discuss miscommunication and how it can fracture both friendship and business. The importance of honest dialogues emerges as a key theme for healing their relationship. They explore power dynamics at work and the challenge of expressing ideas when intimidation looms. Ultimately, they seek strategies to blend their personal and professional lives while maintaining clear communication and healthy boundaries.
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Bookstore Breakdown
- Two best friends opened a bookstore together, with one as the owner and the other as an employee.
- The lack of clear professional boundaries and communication systems led to tension and altercations, ultimately causing the employee to leave.
Debrief and Reflect
- Have a debriefing conversation about what worked and what didn't in the professional relationship.
- Discuss overlooked aspects, communication issues, and how personal feelings impacted professional matters.
Production Company Parallels
- Esther Perel shares an anecdote about three childhood friends who started a production company.
- They struggled to formalize expectations, boundaries, and accountability due to their existing personal dynamic.
