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Mar 2025
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How to Earn Respect as a First-Time Mana...

Harvard Business Review
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Getting taken seriously as a new manager is challenging for anyone. You can go from being friends with your peers to suddenly being their boss. It’s easy to make missteps, like playing the part too much—acting the way you think a manager is supposed to act. On the other hand, you may feel you have nothing to offer your direct reports, some of whom may have m ... Show More
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