# How Do I Manage My Former Peers Now That I’m Their Boss?

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Podcast: [Coaching Real Leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/coaching-real-leaders-1370277)
Published: 2025-11-17T11:15:15+00:00
Episode link: https://hbr.org/podcast/2025/11/how-do-i-manage-my-former-peers-now-that-im-their-boss
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## Resource

He’s relatively new to being a people manager after working hard and getting promoted quickly at his organization. He’s struggling with communicating and managing effectively with some on his team, especially former peers. Executive coach Muriel Wilkins guides this leader through how he’s currently trying to motivate people, what is or isn’t working, and how he can scale his leadership even further. Check out Muriel’s new book, Leadership Unblocked : leadershipunblocked.com How to Manage Your Former Peers What to Do First When Managing Former Peers 5 Pieces of Advice for First Time Managers 5 Techniques to Build Rapport With Your Colleagues 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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