EFFECTIVE LEADERS DON’T BECOME BUDDIES WITH THEIR EMPLOYEES

Good leaders never forget that their relationship with their employees is based on business. That means you don’t dump your personal problems on your employees. No matter how stressed out you are—or how open and understanding they may be. And you don’t allow them to dump their personal problems on you … even if it makes you feel like a hero to provide a solution.

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