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"I think it's time to let them go".....

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Every leader knows they need to have difficult conversations. The problem isn't knowing what to say. The problem is waiting so long to say it.

In this episode, we explore why good leaders often avoid honest performance conversations, how assumptions slowly replace curiosity, and why employees are sometimes written off before they've ever been given a real opportunity to succeed.

You'll learn why clarity is one of the greatest acts of leadership and how avoiding uncomfortable conversations can damage trust, morale, and performance for everyone involved.

In This Episode:

  • Why good leaders avoid difficult conversations
  • The hidden cost of hoping performance will improve on its own
  • How assumptions quietly replace facts
  • The danger of "Negative Sentiment Override"
  • Why mentioning a problem isn't the same as coaching
  • How to recognize when you've stopped coaching and started judging
  • Why clarity is one of the kindest things a leader can offer

    • Coach while you're still curious—not after you've become frustrated.  Great leaders address problems early, before resentment has a chance to grow.

     

    Reflection Question - Who on your team have you already fired in your mind... before you've coached them well enough to succeed?

     

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    Build A Better BusinessBy Marty Pearson