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 ...
Protecting Yourself as a Founder: Separation, Severance, and Board Dynamics
Leadership, Actually
8 minutes
2 months ago
Protecting Yourself as a Founder: Separation, Severance, and Board Dynamics
Founders pour everything into building their companies — but often forget to protect themselves. Boards can replace you. Investors can pressure you out. Acquisitions can shift your role overnight. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we cover what every founder should have in place before conflict or transition happens: Why you need a separation agreement upfront (not when it’s too late)How severance protects your financial runway and stabilityThe difference between single- and double-tri...
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 ...
