Lashaude James - Role Clarity in Leadership

A Leader’s Journey podcast

Joel Gunn and Lashaude James discuss the concept of being a boss versus being a friend to employees. They explore the challenges of wearing multiple hats in a professional relationship and the importance of setting clear boundaries. Lashaude shares his experience of realizing that he needed to be a good boss rather than trying to fill the role of a friend or mentor. They also discuss the role of trust and the importance of co-laboring with God for the personal development of employees.

Takeaways:

• Being a boss and being a friend to employees are two different roles that require clear boundaries.
• It is important to understand the power dynamics in a boss-employee relationship and not try to force a friendship.
• As a boss, it is important to focus on setting clear direction, providing feedback, and helping employees grow professionally.
• Employees also need other support systems like friends, family, and spiritual leaders.
• Co-laboring with God for the personal development of employees can help create a healthier work environment.

Sound Bites:

"I'm not supposed to be friends with my coworkers, and I'm supposed to be friendly."

"I can be pastoral, but I'm still your boss."

"Love does not always look like you staying attached to me and me not disciplining you."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:20 The Challenges of Being a Boss and a Friend

13:58 The Importance of Love and Discipline