Small Restaurant Owners Struggle with Staff Management Boundaries
Small restaurant owners who work alongside staff struggle to transition from friend to boss dynamic. Blurred boundaries lead to disrespect, and non-confrontational co-owners create imbalanced disciplinary dynamics.
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