# Ask Muriel Anything: Becoming My Friend’s Boss, Upsetting a Coworker, Dealing With Micromanagers

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Published: 2026-07-06T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How do I handle becoming my close friend’s boss?  How do I recover after upsetting a coworker? How do I get my boss to stop micromanaging? In this episode, Muriel and her producer, Mary, answer listeners’ questions to help you navigate the issues you face at work. For further reading:  Good Leaders Admit Mistakes: https://hbr.org/video/2228473497001/good-leaders-admit-mistakes Transitioning from Peer to Manager? Here’s What to Expect: https://www.csinsider.co/email/transitioning-from-peer-to-manager The Secret to Building a High-Performance Team: https://hbr.org/2025/09/the-secret-to-building-a-high-performing-team Why Micromanagement Is So Harmful: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-of-the-manager/202409/why-micromanagement-is-so-harmful Connect with Muriel: Website: murielwilkins.com LinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins  Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins  Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.com Read Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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