Firing someone will never be easy — but it doesn’t have to be messy, confusing, or demeaning. As a leader, how you handle a termination says as much about you as it does about the person leaving. Done poorly, it damages trust across the team. Done well, it preserves dignity, clarity, and respect. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we walk through how to prepare, what to say, and how to follow through when you need to let someone go. You’ll learn: Why preparation and process matter (and ...
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Firing someone will never be easy — but it doesn’t have to be messy, confusing, or demeaning. As a leader, how you handle a termination says as much about you as it does about the person leaving. Done poorly, it damages trust across the team. Done well, it preserves dignity, clarity, and respect. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we walk through how to prepare, what to say, and how to follow through when you need to let someone go. You’ll learn: Why preparation and process matter (and ...
“Hire slow, fire fast” — it’s a phrase every leader has heard, but few know how to practice well. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we unpack the real meaning behind the mantra: Why rushing a hire creates long-term headaches (and how to slow down without stalling growth)The hidden costs of delaying a tough firing decision — to performance, culture, and your credibilityPractical steps to hire with intention and exit with clarity and humanityThis isn’t about being ruthless. It’s ab...
Leadership, Actually
Firing someone will never be easy — but it doesn’t have to be messy, confusing, or demeaning. As a leader, how you handle a termination says as much about you as it does about the person leaving. Done poorly, it damages trust across the team. Done well, it preserves dignity, clarity, and respect. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we walk through how to prepare, what to say, and how to follow through when you need to let someone go. You’ll learn: Why preparation and process matter (and ...
