Managers new to leading their peers can re-create healthier power dynamics than what they experienced earlier.
When I managed an entire team of young employees as a first-time leader, I had no idea my desire to be liked, my need for affirmation, and my discomfort with conflict were directly impacting company culture. It wasn’t until after the firm was acquired that I began to connect my people-pleasing tendencies and my efficacy as a leader.
