When you lead, friendship should not be the number 1 priority ; as inevitably there will be extended tolerance for non performance and that will be detrimental for him/her, yourself and the company too.
Continue to demand the best from your subordinates. Be strict, be demanding and if friendship can grow, that is great.
As a leader, your primary task is to focus on performance and to grow others : & not being a “nice buddy” to everyone
The news repeating again and again that “Kamala is the FIRST WOMAN OF COLOR” to fill the VP chair and that “this is a victory for black women” is really sad.
She is Kamala Harris. Praise her, focus on her credentials and qualities.
Why is there a need to emphasize so much of her “color”? Isn’t this “encouraging” racial polarization in modern America ?
Just treat her as a well deserving “human being” elected by the people …..regardless of race, gender, religion and color.