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

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

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LinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins 

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Read Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com

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