What if I told you HR has its own True Crime stories? No bodies—but plenty of careers, culture, and businesses murdered by poor decisions.

Welcome to the first episode of the Fire with Grace miniseries, where we're diving into workplace "crimes" that could have been avoided. In this episode, Dot shares a real workplace horror story (names changed to protect the innocent): the Friday afternoon firing that spiraled into legal drama, months of stress, and deep regret.

If you've ever thought "let's just handle this before the weekend" or avoided a difficult employee conversation for years hoping they'd magically leave—this episode is for you. Dot breaks down what really went wrong, why Friday firings are never the answer, and how her Fire with Grace methodology helps you have the hard conversations earlier, with clarity and compassion.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why the "Friday firing" is one of the worst leadership decisions you can make
• The real workplace crime: years of silence, not the actual termination
• How avoidance creates energy leaks that drain your entire business
• The Fire with Grace methodology for having earlier, clearer conversations
• Why bad eggs don't fix themselves—they just get stinkier (and more expensive)
• How to document issues while they're still manageable
• The difference between being nice and being clear (clarity is kindness)

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Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits.

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