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How New Managers Can Set Boundaries with Their Old Team
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- New Manager Conversations with Fexingo: First 90 Days, Managing Former Peers, and Leadership Basics
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- Jul 7, 2026
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- 626
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Summary
Episode 99 of New Manager Conversations tackles one of the hardest transitions: going from peer to boss and needing to set boundaries with people who were once your equals. Lucas and Luna break down the specific moment when a new manager has to say 'I can't be in that group chat anymore' or 'I need you to come to me with problems, not just vent.' Using the real example of a marketing team lead who took over from a beloved manager, Lucas explains why unclear boundaries are the number one cause of resentment in the first 90 days. Luna pushes back on the idea that boundaries mean being cold, and they land on a practical framework: separate the relationship from the role without killing the relationship. Concrete scripts included for declining after-hours chats, redirecting gossip, and handling a former peer who tests limits. No theory, just what to say on Tuesday morning. #NewManager #First90Days #Boundaries #PeerToBoss #LeadershipBasics #ManagementAdvice #WorkplaceDynamics #CareerGrowth #TeamManagement #ConversationalLeadership #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #SoftSkills #ManagerTips #OfficeRelationships #TransitioningManagers #LeadWithConfidence Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo