I Treated My Employees Like Friends — and It Backfired. Here's How You Can Avoid the Same Mistake

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I Treated My Employees Like Friends — and It Backfired. Here's How You Can Avoid the Same Mistake

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Building lasting friendships with employees is difficult. Boundaries help you maintain authority and build strong relationships.

This story appeared on entrepreneur.com, 2025-05-12 18:00:00.

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