Equipment Corporation to being a sales manager at the age of 27. I had about 20 people at that point in time. All but two of them were older than I was. When you’re 27, you’re inexperienced, so you...

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Equipment Corporation to being a sales manager at the age of 27. I had about 20 people at that point in time. All but two of them were older than I was. When you’re 27, you’re inexperienced, so you don’t know what to fear. I didn’t know what I probably should have known. The first time I realized it was serious was when, after about six months, I had to lay somebody off. And then suddenly you move from the sunny side of the deal to the real deal. I remember I was sleeping very poorly for almost a week. He had a family. So one of the lessons I learned from that, which I’ve been very aware of since, is to be friendly, but not a friend. I had grown up in the company and I knew everybody, so I was more a friend. But then I had to start having honest conversations with people about how they performed, and that taught me a lesson. I’ve always been friendly but never been friends anymore. When we have parties, I’m the one who will leave early.

Based on Rorsted’s comments, answer the following questions:

• What do you think Rorsted means that he could “be friendly, but not a friend” once he became a boss and had to have difficult conversations with others?

• Do you agree with his perspective about being friendly versus being friends? Do you think being friends makes having honest conversations in the workplace more difficult? Explain.

• How can a person prepare for the difficult conversations a boss or supervisor must have?

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Answer To: Equipment Corporation to being a sales manager at the age of 27. I had about 20 people at that point...

Komalavalli answered on Nov 11 2022

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1. I assume Rorsted wants his staff to like him not only because he have a natural desire to be liked (as do most of us), but also because being a sympathetic manager has numerous benefits inside the workplace Employees who adore their employer are more devoted to their company; they are more committed to their objective; and they are more upbeat and cheerful at work. Empathy is a valuable managerial characteristic. The issue comes when some supervisors conflate like with friendship. There is, of course, some overlap. A nice supervisor will ask his or her staff questions such, "How was your weekend?" with genuine concern, like a friend might. A nice employer, like a buddy, isn't hesitant to joke about with his staff from time to time. An empathetic employer, like a friend, sends emotional thank you, congratulations, and condolence notes to staff on occasion. You want your friends to see you at your best and worst, but you never want your workers to see you at your worst. When two individuals are coworkers and you are not an employee's colleague, friendship flourishes. If you try to make friends with your staff, someone's feelings will be bruised sooner or later.
2. When we want our friends to see you at your best and worst, but you never want your workers to see you...

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