My Manager and I are Now Peers - This is awkward!

😬 "My manager is now my peer. How do I navigate the awkwardness?"

*MEG'S GOLDEN RULE:*
🌟 "Assume everyone you work with could someday be your boss and could someday be your peer"
🤝 Don't make relationships so transactional they only work in a hierarchy
⚖️ Two sides to manage: the emotional/ego side AND the getting work done side

*THE PROACTIVE APPROACH:*
✅ Show full respect and appreciation for your former boss
💪 It's ON YOU to show up with humility if you got promoted
🙏 Give them credit (earned or not) for creating your opportunity
🎯 Care about the business AND the human - that solves both sides

*AMY'S PHILOSOPHY:*
👥 "Work like everyone's your boss" - serve others, bring value always
🔄 "I always worked FOR Meg" regardless of reporting structure
🎯 Make their life easier, make them successful no matter what
💡 If you approach relationships this way, hierarchy changes don't matter

*The reality:* People's egos get hurt, but you can only control your own behavior. Show up with integrity and the right intentions.

Real wisdom from leaders who've navigated every possible reporting relationship combination.

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