lonely lunch

 

Do you have lunch with your subordinates?

When we were juniors in a company, we didn't like the idea of having lunch with the boss. They are going to talk about work again; I feel nervous around the boss; I need a break; I prefer to have a relaxing lunch time with my friends. When you now lead and manage a team, the tables turn. You want to build trust and relationships in your team. You want to be treated like a normal person. You just don't want to eat alone. But you also worry about how your subordinates will think and feel. What is a leader to do?