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[quote=Anonymous]I started a small company last year, and it has grown much faster than I ever expected it would.  I now have eight employees, two of whom are professional staff.  Most of my employees are also friends.  It's great that the company has grown so quickly, and it's really nice that I've been able to hire people whom I respect and admire and with whom I have friendships.  But, it's been really hard for me to take on a leadership role without feeling like I'm pissing my employees off.  When I offer up constructive criticism, I am sometimes met with resepct and understanding, and sometimes with resistance.  I think all of my employees are great, but I have a couple who don't always get all of their work done, despite my explaining what needs to get done.  How do I talk to them about this without hounding them?  I'm so afraid of being the bad guy and of being a bad boss, and I'm afraid of losing friendships.  All that said, the business is going well, everyone gets along, and I think most of this conflict is in my head.  But if anyone can offer tips or if you have any suggestions for books that deal with the topic of being a good boss, please share.  Thanks![/quote]

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