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If you’ve “moved up the ranks” to manager, you might think the best move is to continue to do your job, keep your same relationships with the people you work with, and “lead by example.” This is a very bad idea.
Being a manager is an entirely different role than being an employee, and you have to step into it, even if it feels weird. This means learning to delegate responsibilities, developing and using those soft managerial skills, and having more “formal” relationships with your co-workers-turned-employees.
