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 ...
Episode Summary Most leaders avoid giving feedback because it feels uncomfortable. But the cost of not giving it is far higher: underperformance, confusion, and team drift. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we explore simple, practical ways to give feedback that’s clear, constructive, and grounded in partnership — not policing. You’ll learn two reliable frameworks to structure your feedback conversations, plus examples of what to say (and what not to say) when it matters most. Whether ...
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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 ...
