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 ...
How to Tell an Employee They’re Not Ready for a Promotion
Leadership, Actually
8 minutes
1 month ago
How to Tell an Employee They’re Not Ready for a Promotion
One of the hardest conversations for any leader: telling a motivated employee they’re not ready for a promotion. Done poorly, it kills motivation. Done well, it creates clarity, direction, and trust. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we break down how to handle this conversation step by step — from understanding your company’s promotion process, to giving clear and actionable feedback, to mapping out a development plan that keeps ambition alive. You’ll learn how to: Explain...
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 ...
