172: When You Need to Let People Go

Published: Oct. 17, 2023, 4 a.m.

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One of the toughest things we are called to do in our leadership careers is to let somebody go from our team. And even though doing this very thing can be necessary to move us, our teams & our organizations forward - we can sometimes put it off for too long.

Let\\u2019s talk about how to know when it\\u2019s time to let someone go.\\xa0

In today\\u2019s episode, I\\u2019m discussing the decision to let someone go, the mindset behind this decision, and the tools you need to make sure you\\u2019re doing it at the right time so you can achieve the most successful outcomes for you and your team.\\xa0

Ready to take on this leadership challenge with more confidence?

Let\\u2019s go to the show!

I dive into:

  • How to know when it\\u2019s time to let someone go (and why it\\u2019s important to get the timing right!)
  • The leadership mindset tools you need when making the decision to fire someone
  • Assessing performance vs. technical abilities
  • You\\u2019ve decided to let someone go, now what?
  • My TOP TIPS for delivering the bad news
  • How to handle the rebuilding phase and help your team recover from the loss
  • And more

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