You didn’t mean to become the “cool boss.”But now feedback feels awkward, boundaries are blurry and accountability keeps slipping.In this episode of Real Talk: Leading Small Teams, we break down what to do when you’ve been friend-zoned by your team, and how to reset the dynamic without becoming cold or rigid.In this episode, we cover:The subtle signs you’ve crossed from friendly leader into the friend zoneWhy feedback resistance is often a relationship problem, not a performance oneHow to reset expectations and redefine your leadership style without blindsiding your teamThe boundaries that actually increase trust and accountabilityThe three-step reset that gets you out of the friend zone for goodIf hard conversations keep getting delayed and leadership feels heavier than it should, this episode will help you course-correct fast.💻 Grab the Snippets template: https://liagarvin.com/snippetsLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work. I help teams build clarity, accountability, and momentum through practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing easier. Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comor reach out at [email protected]

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