People who once shared their lunch with me now viewed me through a different lens. The so-called friends expected favors, assuming I would bend the rules for them — whether it was approving their leaves without question or letting them come in late and leave early. When I stood firm and applied the rules consistently, some grew distant, and others turned hostile. They gossiped behind my back but were overly sweet in person.
Leadership Lessons: How to Thrive in a Leadership Role
Dr Arundhati Hoskeri MSc MEd,MA,PhD,NDHS ATCL dip