Set Boundaries That Don’t Feel Like Walls

Setting boundaries at work for first-time managers and new leaders How to set healthy boundaries with coworkers and former peers without damaging trust or your approachable leadership style Learn practical leadership boundaries that protect your authority, maintain confidentiality, and support fair workload distribution

What You'll Learn:

• How to set healthy boundaries with coworkers that feel clear and kind instead of cold or distant
• Specific first-time manager tips for managing former peers without damaging relationships or losing authority
• Practical scripts for how to set boundaries as a new manager around time, availability, and personal sharing
• Ways to explain and uphold confidentiality as a manager so your team understands what you can and cannot share
• How to design professional boundaries in the workplace that support fair workload distribution and prevent burnout
• Simple check-ins to make sure your leadership boundaries are being perceived as approachable rather than rigid or uncaring
• A quick reflection habit to capture key ideas, choose one focus area, and turn insights into one small action each week