Thank you for sharing all of that, Tara.  I'm sorry you had to go through all of that.  Your story puts a face on the concern I put forth.

Workplace relationships can be complex, as can family relationships.  What you said here, <b>"Therefore, leaders need to be aware of the context being created for their teams, and take that into consideration during their own interactions within the team,"</b> is imperative to truly mature, thoughtful and effective leadership.

Again, thank you for sharing your story and your thoughts.  Mary