[funwie]

Good leadership ideas. I think defining relationships and respecting the boundaries is also important.

Make sure all employees understand relationship types and know which there have with one another.

Are we colleagues, friends, etc?

This will lead to smooth interactions.

[adamdrake]

Absolutely. People often don't appreciate or feel comfortable with the fact that when in a leadership role, the relationship changes. New leaders often focus too much on being liked, or having their decisions liked, over doing what is best for the team and its members. Being a popular and well-respected leader is the outcome of good decisions, support, and relationships, not a consequence of trying to do the popular thing.

It's especially tough for people who are transitioning from being part of a team to leading that same team. I elaborate a bit here:

https://adamdrake.com/teammate-to-team-lead.html