Hi George,

Good Question! Very few become leaders after having become bosses. But Bosses can't be friends is difficult to judge because most of the time when they are with you they are really very nice if you are talented and you fulfill their needs with your competence. You know Huge Prather wrote in Notes to Myself that Liking is a function of need. Let me tell you whatever be the level of friendship the moment you are no more capable of fulfilling the needs, the friendship slowly begins to fade and you don't even ever realise wha has happened. If you are not very useful to them then perhaps they would maintain a distance and keep you busy with routine.
Bosses can be friends but for that please give them confidence that you are dependable and competent. It's hard work but it is possible.

Regards,

Ramesh Sood